What happened on Thursday May 28, 1987?

Here's what happened on May 28, 1987:

• Mathias Rust's Daring Flight into Moscow A 19-year-old German pilot, Mathias Rust, dramatically flew a small private plane through Soviet air defenses and landed directly in Moscow's Red Square, creating an international incident. He was immediately detained by Soviet authorities and held until August 3, 1988, in an event that symbolized the growing cracks in Soviet military security during the late Cold War period.
• USS Monitor Wreckage Discovered A deep-sea robotic probe located the historic wreckage of the USS Monitor, a significant Civil War-era warship, near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. This discovery provides crucial insights into maritime technology and naval warfare of the mid-19th century.
• National Spelling Bee Champion Stephanie Petit wins the 60th US National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the challenging word 'staphylococci', demonstrating exceptional linguistic skills and knowledge.
• Baltimore Orioles' Performance Mike Young of the Baltimore Orioles hits two home runs during extra innings, showcasing individual athletic achievement in professional baseball.
• Pitching Record in Southern League Bob Milacki sets a Southern League pitching record by maintaining a no-hit performance for 11 1/3 innings, a remarkable feat in minor league baseball.
• Skateboard Barrel Jump Paul Pearman performs a daring skateboard stunt by jumping over 21 barrels in Augusta, Georgia, highlighting the emerging extreme sports culture of the 1980s.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from May. 28, 1987

Newspapers from May. 28, 1987

May 28, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 148th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1987 can also be written as 5/28/1987 in the US and as 28/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

May 28, 1987 in May 1987 calendar

Famous people born on May 28, 1987:

• Yoann Kowal

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• Jessica Rothe

Famous people born in 1987

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1987 was With Or Without You by U2, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. U2 - With Or Without You
2. Kim Wilde - You Keep Me Hangin' On
3. Chris DeBurgh - The Lady In Red
4. Atlantic Starr - Always
5. Fleetwood Mac - Big Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
2. Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight
3. Tom Jones - A Boy From Nowhere
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Labi Siffre - (Something Inside) So Strong

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1987 was Head To Toe by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Head To Toe
2. Surface - Happy
3. Freddie Jackson - I Don't Want To Lose Your Love
4. The Whispers - Rock Steady
5. Shirley Murdock - Go On Without You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 28, 1987 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 28, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 05:43 am and setting at 10:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on May 28, 1987

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Someone born on May 28, 1987 is:

37 years 11 months old,

or 455 months and 16 days old,

or 1980 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13866 days old,

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

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.

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

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

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