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August 28, 1987 was the 240th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 28, 1987 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 28, 1987, who was born and died on August 28, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. La Bamba by Los Lobos), movies (e.g. Near Dark, directed by Kathryn Bigelow), TV series (e.g. G-Force: Guardians Of Space) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1987?
- August 28, 1987: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1987?
- August 28, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1987?
What day of the week was August 28, 1987?
August 28, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 240th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1987 can also be written as 8/28/1987 in the US and as 28/8/1987 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1987:
- Mike schmidt passes ted williams and willie mccovey with 522 hrs
August 28, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 28, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1987 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 1987 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 28, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:21 am and setting at 09:46 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1987.
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Who was born on August 28, 1987?
Famous people born on August 28, 1987:
- Stephanie Sigman
Stephanie Sigman is a Mexican actress known for her roles in the films Miss Bala and Spectre.
- Caleb Moore
American snowmobile racer (d. 2013).
- Katie Green
- Leonardo Genoni
- Rouwen Hennings
- Daigo Nishi
- Park Joo-hee
- Seray Altay
- Paul Robinson
- Donovan Slijngard
- Rydell Poepon
- Marija Čerepanova
- Oliver Clay
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
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Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 7 months old,
or 439 months and 28 days old,
or 1912 weeks and 6 days old,
or 13390 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 1987.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1987?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1987.
August 28, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1987:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
- Angiolo Procissi
- Michele Parigi
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Kaisei
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1987:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 28, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 28, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
- Richard Marx - Don't Mean Nothing
- Suzanne Vega - Luka
- Debbie Gibson - Only In My Dreams
August 28, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1987 was I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 28, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Spagna - Call Me
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
August 28, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 28, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Levert - Casanova
- Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
- Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Natalie Cole - Jump Start
August 28, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 28, 1987 was Lo Mejor De Tu Vida by Julio Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 28, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 28, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Julio Iglesias - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
- Luis Miguel - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Amanda Miguel - El pecado
- Los Bukis - Tu carcel
August 28, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Near Dark
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
Starring: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton
Country: United States of America
Opera
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Sebastiano Somma, Daria Nicolodi, Barbara Cupisti, Cristina Marsillach, Urbano Barberini, Carola Stagnaro, William McNamara, Ian Charleson, Cristina Giachino, Francesca Cassola, Antonella Vitale, György Gyõriványi
Country: Italy
Quella villa in fondo al parco
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon
Country: Italy
The Dead
Release year: 1987
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Helena Carroll, Cathleen Delany
The Last of England
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Derek Jarman
Starring: Tilda Swinton, Spencer Leigh, 'Spring' Mark Adley, Gerrard McArthur
August 28, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 1987 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
G-Force: Guardians of Space
Release year: 1987
Fridolin
Release year: 1987
August 28, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Sarum
By: Edward Rutherfurd
SARUM, a masterpiece of epic proportions, is a novel that charts the turbulent history of English literature.
Misery
By: Stephen King
This is the #1 national bestseller about a famous author held captive by his "number 1 fan" and suffering from a terrifying case of writer's blocks--which could prove fatal.
Dirk Gently'S Holistic Detective Agency
By: Douglas Adams
A wildly imaginative novel by Douglas Adams, the legendary author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (a science fiction novel that is beloved by millions), comes in trade paperback
The Haunted Mesa
By: Louis L'Amour
They were called the Anasazi by the Navajo, which means "ancient enemy" and their abandoned cities haunt the plateaus and canyons of the Southwest.
The Timothy Files
By: Lawrence Sanders
Three novels about Timothy Cone, private investigator and who's business is that of others. . . Haldering & Co. believes that no crime should be left unpunished
August 28, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Emerald Mine
Amegas
Final Assault
Gary Lineker's Superstar Soccer
Basketball Challenge
Who was the US President on August 28, 1987?
On August 28, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1987?
On August 28, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1987?
On August 28, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
What happened in 1987?
1987 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 60 bodies recovered in Dupont Plaza Hotel fire in Puerto Rico
- International Year of Shelter for Homeless begins
- 16 die in a train crash in Chase, Maryland
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What was the calendar for August 1987?
August 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
