What happened on Saturday May 30, 1987?

Here's what happened on May 30, 1987:

• West German Pilot's Daring Landing in Moscow Eighteen-year-old West German pilot Mathias Rust dramatically landed his small Cessna aircraft on Red Square in Moscow, bypassing Soviet air defense systems. This audacious act was a symbolic challenge to Cold War tensions and Soviet military preparedness, causing significant political embarrassment for the Soviet leadership.
• Compact Disc Video Unveiled North American Philips Company introduced the compact disc video technology, marking a significant milestone in home entertainment and digital media storage. This innovation would later pave the way for modern digital video formats and storage technologies.
• Goa Achieves Statehood On May 30, 1987, Goa transitioned from a Union Territory to become the 25th state of India. This momentous occasion celebrated the region's unique cultural heritage, blending Portuguese colonial history with Indian national identity, and marked a significant milestone in Goa's political evolution.
• Mike Tyson's Boxing Victory Mike Tyson, in his prime, defeated Pinklon Thomas via technical knockout (TKO) in six rounds, claiming the World Boxing Council heavyweight boxing title and further establishing his reputation as a dominant boxer.
• Boxing Championship Match Tony Tucker defeated Buster Douglas via technical knockout (TKO) in ten rounds, securing the International Boxing Federation heavyweight boxing title in a high-stakes professional boxing match.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from May. 30, 1987

Newspapers from May. 30, 1987

May 30, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 150th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1987 can also be written as 5/30/1987 in the US and as 30/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

May 30, 1987 in May 1987 calendar

Famous people born on May 30, 1987:

• Pearl Mackie

  British actress famous for playing Bill Potts in Doctor Who, a popular science fiction series.

• Teddy Tinmar

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on May 30th

Famous people died on May 30, 1987:

• Miyuki Ishikawa
• Frank Carlson

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on May 30th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 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 30, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 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 30th 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 30, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 30, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:22 am and setting at 11:29 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 30, 1987

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Someone born on May 30, 1987 is:

38 years and 6 days old,

or 456 months and 6 days old,

or 1983 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13886 days old,

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

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 30th 2026.

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

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

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