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What happened on Monday, March 30, 1987?

About March 30th, 1987, in brief:

  • Historical events: On March 30, 1987, Vincent van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' was sold at Christie's auction house in London for $39.85 million, setting a new record for the most expensive painting sold at auction at that time. The painting was purchased by the Yasuda Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Japan, which considered the acquisition a unique opportunity. The sale price was more than three times the previous record of $11.7 million paid in April 1985 for Andrea Mantegna's 'Adoration of the Magi.'
  • Day of the week: March 30th, 1987 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship
  • #1 UK song: Everything I Own by Boy George
  • Popular movie: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma

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March 30, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 30, 1987:

  • Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' sold for record $39.85 million at Christie's auction On March 30, 1987, Vincent van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' was sold at Christie's auction house in London for $39.85 million, setting a new record for the most expensive painting sold at auction at that time. The painting was purchased by the Yasuda Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Japan, which considered the acquisition a unique opportunity. The sale price was more than three times the previous record of $11.7 million paid in April 1985 for Andrea Mantegna's 'Adoration of the Magi.' source: washingtonpost.com
  • 59th Academy Awards Highlights The 59th Academy Awards, held on March 30, 1987, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, celebrated the best films of 1986. 'Platoon' led the night with four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Oliver Stone. Marlee Matlin made history as the first deaf actress to win Best Actress for 'Children of a Lesser God'. Paul Newman received his first Oscar for Best Actor in 'The Color of Money'. source: oscars.org
  • Indiana wins 1987 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship On March 30, 1987, the Indiana Hoosiers secured their fifth national title by defeating the Syracuse Orangemen 74-73 in the NCAA championship game. The game was held at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Keith Smart was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player after scoring 21 points, including the decisive game-winning shot in the final seconds. source: ncaa.com

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

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What day of the week was March 30, 1987?


March 30, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 89th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 30, 1987 can also be written as 3/30/1987 in the US and as 30/3/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 30, 1987?


Famous people born on March 30, 1987:

  • Dimitri Payet
    Dimitri Payet

    French professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder, known for his exceptional skills.

  • Marc-Édouard Vlasic
    Marc-Édouard Vlasic

    Prominent Canadian ice hockey defenseman who plays for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL.

  • Jam Hsiao
    Jam Hsiao
  • Bálint Korpási
    Bálint Korpási
  • Davide Duca
    Davide Duca
  • Pier Paolo Petroni
    Pier Paolo Petroni
  • Aleksandar Radović
    Aleksandar Radović
  • Miloš Obradović
    Miloš Obradović
  • Tomáš Majtán
    Tomáš Majtán
  • Calum Elliot
    Calum Elliot
  • Trent Beretta
    Trent Beretta
  • C.J. Wilson
    C.J. Wilson
  • Morgan Beck
    Morgan Beck
  • Dusty Good
    Dusty Good
  • Danilo Lerda
    Danilo Lerda
  • Hernán Galíndez
    Hernán Galíndez
  • Juan Pablo Pino
    Juan Pablo Pino
  • Aziz Bouhaddouz
    Aziz Bouhaddouz
  • Ren Hang
    Ren Hang

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March 30, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 30, 1987:

  • Pëtr Gusev
    Pëtr Gusev
  • Giorgio Pini
    Giorgio Pini

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March 30, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 30, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 30th and April 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 30, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

  1. - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now youtube
  2. - Lean On Me youtube
  3. - Tonight, Tonight, Tonight youtube
  4. - Let's Wait Awhile youtube
  5. - Come Go With Me youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 30, 1987 was Everything I Own by Boy George, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

  1. - Everything I Own youtube
  2. - Respectable youtube
  3. - Stand By Me youtube
  4. - I Get The Sweetest Feeling youtube
  5. - Live It Up youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 30, 1987 was Looking For A New Love by Jody Watley, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

  1. - Looking For A New Love youtube
  2. - Lean On Me youtube
  3. - Sign 'O' The Times
  4. - Stone Love
  5. - Keep Your Eye On Me
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March 30, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 30th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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March 30, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 30, 1987 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 30, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:11 am and setting at 08:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 15, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Apr 14, 1987.

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How old is someone born on March 30, 1987?


Someone born on March 30, 1987 is:

39 years 5 months old,

or 473 months and 22 days old,

or 2060 weeks

or 14420 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 30, 1987?

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 30th 2027.

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

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Why 1987 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift


For someone born on March 30, 1987, a 1987 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.

The history attached to March 30, 1987 includes Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' sold for record $39.85 million at Christie's auction, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.

The soundtrack around March 30, 1987 included “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.

Cinema from the world of March 30, 1987 included The Untouchables, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.

March 30, 1987 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Dimitri Payet, making the date feel connected to a wider story.

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