What happened on Sunday June 28, 1987?

Here's what happened on June 28, 1987:

• Chemical Warfare Against Civilians in Sardasht In a horrific milestone of military history, Iraqi warplanes conducted a chemical attack on the Iranian town of Sardasht, marking the first deliberate targeting of a civilian population with chemical weapons. This event represents a severe violation of international humanitarian law and a tragic escalation of the Iran-Iraq War.
• Fatal Explosion at Hohenfels Training Area A tragic accidental explosion at the Hohenfels Training Area in West Germany results in the deaths of three U.S. military personnel, underscoring the inherent risks in military training operations.
• Dreamgirls Broadway Performance The musical Dreamgirls opens at the Ambassador Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 177 performances and continuing to showcase the vibrant Broadway theater scene.
• Don Baylor Sets MLB Hit-by-Pitch Record Boston Red Sox outfielder Don Baylor sets a Major League Baseball career record by being hit by pitches 244 times, demonstrating his resilience and unique statistical achievement in baseball history.
• Asteroid Discovery by E.F. Helin Astronomer E.F. Helin discovers asteroid #3680 Sasha, contributing to the ongoing scientific exploration and mapping of celestial bodies in our solar system.
• Deb Richard Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Deb Richard secures victory at the Rochester Golf International, highlighting women's achievements in professional sports.

Events in 1987

June 28, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 28, 1987

Newspapers from Jun. 28, 1987

June 28, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 179th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1987 can also be written as 6/28/1987 in the US and as 28/6/1987 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1987 in June 1987 calendar

Famous people born on June 28, 1987:

• Ed Westwick

  Ed Westwick is a prominent British actor who gained international fame for his iconic role as Chuck Bass in the popular teen drama series...

• Terrence Williams

  Terrence Williams is an American basketball player who has competed at professional or collegiate levels.

• Karin Knapp

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on June 28th

Famous people died on June 28, 1987:

• Dante Gorreri
• John Emrys Lloyd

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on June 28th

June 28, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1987 was I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
2. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Head To Toe
3. Genesis - In Too Deep
4. Heart - Alone
5. Atlantic Starr - Always

June 28, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1987 was I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
2. The Firm - Star Trekkin'
3. Johnny Logan - Hold Me Now
4. Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
5. George Michael - I Want Your Sex

June 28, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 1987 was Diamonds by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Herb Alpert - Diamonds
2. Club Nouveau - Why You Treat Me So Bad
3. Jody Watley - Still A Thrill
4. Stephanie Mills - I Feel Good All Over
5. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 28, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 28, 1987 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 28, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:15 am and setting at 10:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 11, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on June 28, 1987

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Someone born on June 28, 1987 is:

37 years 10 months old,

or 454 months and 15 days old,

or 1976 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13834 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 28, 1987?

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 28, 1987.

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