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About August 31st, 1987, in brief:
- Historical events: Michael Jackson's album 'Bad' was released on August 31, 1987. This album marked a significant moment in pop music, featuring hits like 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Bad.' It solidified Jackson's status as a leading figure in the music industry during the late 1980s.
- Day of the week: August 31st, 1987 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: La Bamba by Los Lobos
- #1 UK song: I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett
- Popular movie: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma
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- August 31, 1987: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 31, 1987?
- August 31, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 31, 1987?
- Back in 1987
August 31, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1987:
- Michael Jackson's 'Bad' album released Michael Jackson's album 'Bad' was released on August 31, 1987. This album marked a significant moment in pop music, featuring hits like 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Bad.' It solidified Jackson's status as a leading figure in the music industry during the late 1980s. source: rollingstone.com
- Michael Jackson's 'Bad' music video premiered on CBS Michael Jackson's 18-minute music video for 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorsese and co-starring Wesley Snipes, premiered on CBS during the special 'Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns' on August 31, 1987. The video, filmed in Brooklyn's Hoyt–Schermerhorn subway station, features Jackson portraying Darryl, a teenager returning to his urban neighborhood after attending a private school. The video was praised for its choreography and cinematic quality. source: michaeljackson.com
- Thai Airways Flight 365 crashes into the sea off Phuket, killing all 83 on board On August 31, 1987, Thai Airways Flight 365, a Boeing 737-2P5 (registration HS-TBC), crashed into the Andaman Sea near Phuket International Airport, Thailand, during its approach from Hat Yai International Airport. All 83 occupants—74 passengers and 9 crew members—perished. The crash was attributed to pilot error, with contributing factors including miscommunication with air traffic control and the presence of another aircraft in the vicinity. The accident remains one of Thailand's deadliest aviation disasters. source: latimes.com
- UK Music Chart Highlight Michael Jackson and Siedah Garrett's 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You' reaches the number one spot on the UK music charts, further demonstrating Jackson's global musical influence.
- US Music Chart Highlight Los Lobos' 'La Bamba' tops the US music charts on August 31, 1987, representing a notable moment in the band's musical career.
- Golf Earnings Record Set Curtis Strange breaks the annual golf earnings record by winning $697,385 in prize money, marking a significant milestone in professional golf's financial landscape.
August 31, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1987
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What day of the week was August 31, 1987?
August 31, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1987 can also be written as 8/31/1987 in the US and as 31/8/1987 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1987:
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August 31, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 31st and September 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Michael Jackson - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
- Debbie Gibson - Only In My Dreams
- Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
August 31, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1987 was I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Spagna - Call Me
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
August 31, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1987 was Love Is A House by Force M.D.'s, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.
- Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Levert - Casanova
- Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
- Dionne Warwick & Jeffrey Osborne - Love Power
August 31, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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 31, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 31, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1987 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:51 pm and setting at 10:55 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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How old is someone born on August 31, 1987?
Someone born on August 31, 1987 is:
38 years 10 months old,
or 466 months and 22 days old,
or 2029 weeks and 2 days old,
or 14205 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1987?
There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 31st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 31, 1987.
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Why 1987 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 31, 1987, a 1987 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 31, 1987 includes Michael Jackson's 'Bad' album released, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 31, 1987 included “La Bamba” by Los Lobos, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 31, 1987 included The Untouchables, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make August 31, 1987 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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