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October 28, 1987 was the 301st day of the year 1987, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 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 October 28, 1987, who was born and died on October 28, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 28, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. The Running Man, directed by Paul Michael Glaser), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 28th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 28, 1987?
- October 28, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 28, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 28, 1987?
- October 28, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 28, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- October 28, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 28, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- October 28, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 28, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 28, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 28, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 28, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 28, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on October 28, 1987?
What day of the week was October 28, 1987?
October 28, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 301st day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 28, 1987 can also be written as 10/28/1987 in the US and as 28/10/1987 in UK and Europe.
October 28, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 28, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 28, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 28th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 28, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 28, 1987 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 28, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:50 pm and setting at 11:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1987.
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Who was born on October 28, 1987?
Famous people born on October 28, 1987:
![Frank Ocean]()
Frank OceanFrank ocean is a grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for his soulful r&b music and for being one of the first major artists to come out...
- Jessicaann Rothe
Jessicaann Rothe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Happy Death Day' and 'La La Land'.
- Eliana Guercio
Argentinian professional soccer player known for her skills as a goalkeeper.
- Rob Dyke
Youtube star.
- Juan Manuel Díaz Martínez
- Astrit Fazliu
- Han Xu
- Venla Hovi
- Mahmoud Khamees
- Siegmar Klotz
- Christian Leirvik
- Vladimir Machnutin
- Jonathan McDonald
- Yang Shanping
- Javier Arenas
- Alice Cama
- Cheng Yuelei
- Davit Devdariani
- Aaron Meijers
Whose famous birthday is on October 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 28th:
![Julia Roberts]()
Julia RobertsAmerican actress.
![Joaquin Phoenix]()
Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin phoenix is a highly acclaimed actor known for his roles in films such as 'gladiator', 'walk the line', and 'joker'.
![Eros Ramazzotti]()
Eros RamazzottiItalian guitarist and singer-songwriter.
![Dennis Franz]()
Dennis FranzDennis Franz is an American actor best known for his role as Detective Andy Sipowicz on the television series NYPD Blue.
![Troian Bellisario]()
Troian BellisarioAmerican singer and actress, best known for her role as spencer hastings on abc family's pretty little liars.
![Lauren Holly]()
Lauren HollyBristol, pennsylvania -- actress (picket fences).
![Daphne Zuniga]()
Daphne ZunigaSan francisco, california -- actress.
![Evelyn Waugh]()
Evelyn WaughBritish novelist, best known for his book "decline and fall", published in september 1928.
![Annie Potts]()
Annie PottsAmerican actress with supporting and light leading roles.
![Elsa Lanchester]()
Elsa LanchesterLondon, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.
October 28, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 5 months old,
or 437 months and 26 days old,
or 1903 weeks and 6 days old,
or 13327 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 28, 1987?
There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 28, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 28, 1987.
October 28, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 28, 1987:
- André Masson
French illustrator and painter (d. 1987).
- Giulio Bolaffi
- Ottorino Monaco
What famous deaths happened on October 28th?
Famous deaths on October 28th:
![Matthew Perry]()
Matthew PerryCanadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.
![James MacArthur]()
James MacArthurAmerican actor (born 1937).
![Morey Amsterdam]()
Morey AmsterdamAmerican actor, singer, and screenwriter (d. 1996).
![Alice Brady]()
Alice BradyActress (my man godfrey gay divorcee), died at 46.
![Constance Dowling]()
Constance DowlingActress (blind spot) dies at 49 from cardiac arrest.
![Gerard Kelly]()
Gerard KellyScottish actor (born 1959).
![Jimmy Makulis]()
Jimmy MakulisGreek-german singer (d. 2007).
- Cicilia Chiang
Renowned Chinese-American restaurateur and cookbook author.
- Savita
Indian dentist who died tragically in Ireland due to complications from a septic miscarriage, sparking debates on abortion laws.
- Kathleen Booth
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work on compilers and programming languages.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 28th
October 28, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 28, 1987:
- St. Anastasia II
- St. Remigius
- Greece - Oxi (No) Day
- Czechoslovakia - gains its independence from Austria-Hungary (1918); Holiday in the Czech Republic, Remembrance Day in Slovakia.
- Also see October 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- St. Salvius
- St. Abraham
- R.C. Saints - October 28th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: Saint Jude (a.k.a Saint Thaddaeus or "of James")
- St. Eadsin
- St. Simon the Zealot (erroneously a.k.a. "the Canaanite")
Saints celebrated on October 28, 1987:
- Saint Godwin
October 28, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 28, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 26th and November 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 28, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 28, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 28, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Michael Jackson - Bad
- Madonna - Causing A Commotion
- Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
- Billy Idol - Mony Mony Live
- Levert - Casanova
October 28, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 28, 1987 was You Win Again by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 28, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 28, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Bee Gees - You Win Again
- MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
- Abigail Mead & Nigel Goulding - Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)
- Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme
October 28, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 28, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 28, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 28, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Bad
- The O'Jays - Lovin' You
- Deja - You And Me Tonight
- Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me
- Angela Winbush - Angel
October 28, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 28, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 28, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 28, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Luis Miguel - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
- Julio Iglesias - Que no se rompa la noche
- Wilkins - Margarita
- Mijares - No Se Murio El Amor
October 28, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 28, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Running Man
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Paul Michael Glaser
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown
Country: United States of America
Bagdad Cafe
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Percy Adlon
Starring: Marianne Sägebrecht, CCH Pounder, Jack Palance, Christine Kaufmann
White Mischief
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Michael Radford
Starring: Sarah Miles, Joss Ackland, Greta Scacchi, Charles Dance
Cross My Heart
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Armyan Bernstein
Starring: Martin Short, Annette O'Toole, Paul Reiser, Joanna Kerns
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
October 28, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Finders Keepers
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Bryan Carberry
Anime san jushi
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa
Worzel Gummidge Down Under
Release year: 1987
Frank's Place
Release year: 1987
Written by: Hugh Wilson
Directed by: Helaine Head
Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts
Country: United States of America
October 28, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 28, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Legacy
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, a master storyteller, creates a sweeping novel that is inspired by the Iran Contra affair. He depicts the triumphs and tragedies one family experiences and their role in the history and culture of the United States.
Time Flies
By: Bill Cosby
BILL COSBY KEEPS GETTING BETTER. Bill Cosby is America's most beloved humorist, media personality, and bestselling author. He now shares his warmth, wisdom, and wit on a topic that's common to all: aging.
Veil
By: Bob Woodward
Veil tells the story of the secret wars waged in Central America and Iran, and eventually became the time bombs for American.
Team Yankee
By: Harold Coyle
From Hill 214, Captain Sean Bannion and his tank soldiers from Team Yankee battle the Russian invasion force. This is a realistic portrayal of World War III combat.
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.
October 28, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 28, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Halls of Montezuma A Battle History of the U.S. Marine Corps
Card Sharks
La abadía del crimen
Bismarck
Karyssia: Queen of Diamonds
Who was the US President on October 28, 1987?
On October 28, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 28, 1987?
On October 28, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 28, 1987?
On October 28, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 28th?
October 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of October. 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 October 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Pittsburgh synagogue shoots: american online payments company paypal bans gab, a social media site that is associated with the alt-right movement. joyent, gab’s american hosting provider, says they will end their service tomorrow. after it was revealed that robert bowers was one of the 11 suspects in the deaths yesterday, the move was taken.
- 2017 - 28 october 2017 mogadishu bombings. two car bombs explode near mogadishu's national theater, killing at least 25 people. this attack comes two weeks after hundreds were killed in a similar attack. islamist group al-shabaab claims responsibility.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: battle of mosul (2016): un reports that 232 civilians were killed in and around mosul by the islamic state of iraq (and the levant).
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 October 1987?
October 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
