What happened on Monday August 31, 1987?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1987:

• Michael Jackson's 'Bad' Album Release Michael Jackson releases his groundbreaking 'Bad' album, featuring iconic tracks like 'Bad', 'Man in the Mirror', and 'Smooth Criminal'. The album's 18-minute music video premieres on US television, further cementing Jackson's status as a pop culture icon.
• Thai Airways Flight 365 Tragedy A devastating aviation disaster occurs when Thai Airways Flight 365 crashes into the ocean near Ko Phuket, Thailand, resulting in the tragic loss of all 83 passengers and crew members aboard.
• Historic South African Mine Strike Concludes The longest mine strike in South African history comes to an end, potentially signaling significant labor relations developments during the apartheid era.
• 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.

Events in 1987

August 31, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1987

Newspapers from Aug. 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 in August 1987 calendar

Famous people died on August 31, 1987:

• Louis La Ravoire Morrow
• Giovanni Battista Piasentini

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on August 31st

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.

1. Los Lobos - La Bamba
2. Michael Jackson - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
3. Madonna - Who's That Girl
4. Debbie Gibson - Only In My Dreams
5. 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.

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 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.

1. Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
2. Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
3. Levert - Casanova
4. Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
5. Dionne Warwick & Jeffrey Osborne - Love Power

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 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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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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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 1987

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Someone born on August 31, 1987 is:

37 years 8 months old,

or 452 months and 14 days old,

or 1967 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13771 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1987?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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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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