What happened on Sunday August 30, 1987?

Here's what happened on August 30, 1987:

• Michael Jackson's *Bad* Music Video Premiere Michael Jackson's iconic music video for the hit song *Bad* makes its debut on CBS Television, marking a significant moment in pop culture and music video history.
• Ben Johnson's World Record Sprint Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson sets a groundbreaking world record in the 100-meter sprint, completing the race in an astonishing 9.83 seconds.
• Bulgarian High Jump World Record Stefka Kostadinova of Bulgaria sets a remarkable women's high jump world record, leaping an impressive 6 feet 10.25 inches, a testament to her extraordinary athletic prowess and precision.
• Kirby Puckett's Remarkable Performance Minnesota Twins player Kirby Puckett achieves a phenomenal batting performance, going 6-for-6 with 2 home runs in a 10-6 victory over Milwaukee.
• US Golf Amateur Championship Billy Mayfair emerges victorious in the 87th US Golf Amateur Championship, showcasing his exceptional golfing skills and competitive spirit.
• Marathon Run in Reverse French athlete Yves Pol accomplishes an extraordinary feat by running an entire marathon backwards, completing the course in 3 hours, 57 minutes, and 57 seconds.
• LPGA Nestle World Golf Championship Japanese golfer Ayako Okamoto clinches the LPGA Nestle World Golf Championship, demonstrating her world-class golfing talent.
• Major League Baseball Passed Ball Record In a unique baseball moment, Rangers catcher Geno Petralli ties the major league record by allowing 6 passed balls while knuckleballer Charlie Hough pitches.

Events in 1987

August 30, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 30, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1987 can also be written as 8/30/1987 in the US and as 30/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1987 in August 1987 calendar

August 30, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Los Lobos - La Bamba
2. Madonna - Who's That Girl
3. Richard Marx - Don't Mean Nothing
4. Suzanne Vega - Luka
5. Debbie Gibson - Only In My Dreams

August 30, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 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.

1. Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
2. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
3. Spagna - Call Me
4. Madonna - Who's That Girl

August 30, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Levert - Casanova
2. Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
3. Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
4. Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
5. Natalie Cole - Jump Start

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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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 30, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 1987 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:39 pm and setting at 10:17 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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Your place in the Universe on August 30, 1987

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Someone born on August 30, 1987 is:

37 years 8 months old,

or 452 months and 14 days old,

or 1967 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13772 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1987.

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