What happened on Saturday January 31, 1987?

Here's what happened on January 31, 1987:

• New Constitution of the Philippines The new Constitution of the Philippines went into effect, marking a crucial moment in the country's political transition following the end of the Marcos regime and the restoration of democratic governance.
• British Airways Privatization British Airways was privatized and listed on the London Stock Exchange, a significant moment in the UK's economic restructuring and the trend of government-owned enterprises being transferred to private ownership.
• 44th Golden Globe Awards The 44th Golden Globe Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in film and television, with 'Platoon' winning major awards and Marlee Matlin making history as a deaf actress receiving recognition.
• United Steelworkers Contract with USX Corp The United Steelworkers union ratified a concessionary contract with USX Corp, reflecting the challenging economic conditions and labor negotiations in the American steel industry during the 1980s.
• Death of Yves Allégret, French Film Director Yves Allégret, renowned French film director known for his work including 'Such a Lovely Tiny Beach', passed away at the age of 79. A significant figure in mid-20th century French cinema, Allégret was known for his nuanced storytelling and contributions to French film culture.
• Closure of Ohrbach's Department Store After 64 years of operation, the last Ohrbach's department store in New York City closed, marking the end of a significant retail institution that had been part of the city's shopping landscape since the early 20th century.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from Jan. 31, 1987

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 1987

January 31, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 31st day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1987 can also be written as 1/31/1987 in the US and as 31/1/1987 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1987 in January 1987 calendar

Famous people born on January 31, 1987:

• Marcus Mumford

  Lead singer of the popular folk rock band Mumford & Sons, known for hit songs like 'I Will Wait' and Grammy Award-winning albums.

• Tyler Hubbard
• Victor Ortiz

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on January 31st

Famous people died on January 31, 1987:

• Yves Allégret

  Prominent French film director known for his film noir works and for being the first husband of actress Simone Signoret.

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on January 31st

January 31, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1987 was At This Moment (Live) by Billy Vera, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Billy Vera - At This Moment (Live)
2. Madonna - Open Your Heart
3. Robbie Nevil - C'est La Vie
4. Genesis - Land Of Confusion
5. Cyndi Lauper - Change Of Heart

January 31, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1987 was Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
2. Steve 'Silk' Hurley - Jack Your Body
3. Alison Moyet - Is This Love
4. The Housemartins - Caravan Of Love
5. Elkie Brooks - No More The Fool

January 31, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1987 was Candy by Cameo, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Cameo - Candy
2. Aretha Franklin - Jimmy Lee
3. Luther Vandross - Stop To Love
4. Melba Moore - Falling
5. Miki Howard - Come Share My Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 1987 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:39 am and setting at 09:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on January 31, 1987

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Someone born on January 31, 1987 is:

38 years 3 months old,

or 459 months and 14 days old,

or 1997 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13983 days old,

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

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 31, 1987.

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