What happened on Sunday May 31, 1987?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1987:

• Edmonton Oilers Win Stanley Cup The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4 games to 3 in the Stanley Cup Finals, clinching the championship at Northlands Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta. This victory marked another significant moment in the Oilers' dynasty of the 1980s.
• LPGA Corning Golf Classic Winner Cindy Rarick emerged victorious in the LPGA Corning Golf Classic, adding another milestone to her professional golf career.
• Unique Golf Stunt on Mt McKinley Golfer Saul Ballesteros performed an unusual golf shot by driving 3 golf balls off the summit of Mt McKinley (Denali), Alaska, demonstrating an extraordinary and unconventional sporting achievement.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1987

Newspapers from May. 31, 1987

May 31, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 151st day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1987 can also be written as 5/31/1987 in the US and as 31/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1987 in May 1987 calendar

Famous people died on May 31, 1987:

• John Abraham

  Prominent Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood and action movies.

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 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 31, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:21 am and setting at 12:06 am.

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 31, 1987

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Someone born on May 31, 1987 is:

37 years 11 months old,

or 455 months and 14 days old,

or 1980 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13863 days old,

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

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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

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

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