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October 31, 1987 was the 304th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 31, 1987 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 31, 1987, who was born and died on October 31, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. The Running Man, directed by Paul Michael Glaser), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 31st, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 31, 1987?
- October 31, 1987: What happened on that day?
- October 31, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 31, 1987?
- October 31, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 31, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- October 31, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 31, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 31, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 31, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 31, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 31, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on October 31, 1987?
What day of the week was October 31, 1987?
October 31, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 304th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 1987 can also be written as 10/31/1987 in the US and as 31/10/1987 in UK and Europe.
October 31, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 1987:
- A pair in coventry, england ties the world record for the longest singles tennis match at 80 hours 21 minutes.
October 31, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 31, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 31, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 1987 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 02:31 pm and setting at 01:40 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1987.
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Who was born on October 31, 1987?
Famous people born on October 31, 1987:
- Desirre Scott
Talented soccer player who has represented her country in multiple World Cups.
- Ariella Kaeslin
Swiss artistic gymnast who competed at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.
- Jean-Karl Vernay
French race car driver.
- Nick Foligno
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Ashley Graham
Model.
- Marko Hrvatin
- Alexandru Munteanu
- Nando
- Elisa Scutellà
- Tadese Tola
- Ivan Buljubašić
- Piotr Tomasik
- Rae Lin D'Alie
- Xabier Etxeita
- Guglielmo Golinelli
- Nicolas «Nick» Foligno
Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:
![John Candy]()
John CandyAmerican comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.
![Vanilla Ice]()
Vanilla IceVanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and television host who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
![Bud Spencer]()
Bud SpencerBud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.
![Piper Perabo]()
Piper PeraboAmerican actress and producer.
![Dermot Mulroney]()
Dermot MulroneyAmerican actor.
![Peter Jackson]()
Peter JacksonNew zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.
![Rob Schneider]()
Rob SchneiderAmerican actor and comedian.
![Ken Wahl]()
Ken WahlAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Samaire Armstrong]()
Samaire ArmstrongFashion designer and actress from japan-america,.
![Justin Chatwin]()
Justin ChatwinCanadian actor.
October 31, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 5 months old,
or 437 months and 18 days old,
or 1902 weeks and 5 days old,
or 13319 days old,
if you were born on October 31, 1987.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 31, 1987?
There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 31, 1987.
October 31, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 31, 1987:
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
- Raj Chandra Bose
What famous deaths happened on October 31st?
Famous deaths on October 31st:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Raf Vallone]()
Raf ValloneHe is a talented and handsome italian actor.
![Rosalind Cash]()
Rosalind CashAmerican actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.
![John Houseman]()
John HousemanRomanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.
![Jan Werich]()
Jan WerichCzech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).
![Joseph Calleia]()
Joseph CalleiaItalian-american singer and actor.
![Harry Houdini]()
Harry HoudiniHungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.
![Linda Watkins]()
Linda WatkinsActress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.
- Indira Gandhi
Indian politician who was the third Prime Minister of India and the first woman to hold the office.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 31st
October 31, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 31, 1987:
- October 31st is Nevada Day
- Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
- Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
- Cornwall - Allantide
- October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
- St. Wolfgang
- St Urban
- St. Quentin
- St. Notburga
- St. Bega
Observances on October 31, 1987:
- World Cities Day
October 31, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 26th and November 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 31, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 31, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 31, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Michael Jackson - Bad
- Madonna - Causing A Commotion
- Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
- Billy Idol - Mony Mony Live
- Levert - Casanova
October 31, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1987 was You Win Again by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 31, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 31, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Bee Gees - You Win Again
- MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
- Abigail Mead & Nigel Goulding - Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)
- Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme
October 31, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 31, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 31, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Bad
- The O'Jays - Lovin' You
- Deja - You And Me Tonight
- Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me
- Angela Winbush - Angel
October 31, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 31, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 31, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 31, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Luis Miguel - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
- Julio Iglesias - Que no se rompa la noche
- Wilkins - Margarita
- Mijares - No Se Murio El Amor
October 31, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 31, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Running Man
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Paul Michael Glaser
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown
Country: United States of America
Bagdad Cafe
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Percy Adlon
Starring: Marianne Sägebrecht, CCH Pounder, Jack Palance, Christine Kaufmann
White Mischief
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Michael Radford
Starring: Sarah Miles, Joss Ackland, Greta Scacchi, Charles Dance
Cross My Heart
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Armyan Bernstein
Starring: Martin Short, Annette O'Toole, Paul Reiser, Joanna Kerns
Opera
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Sebastiano Somma, Daria Nicolodi, Barbara Cupisti, Cristina Marsillach, Urbano Barberini, Carola Stagnaro, William McNamara, Ian Charleson, Cristina Giachino, Francesca Cassola, Antonella Vitale, György Gyõriványi
Country: Italy
October 31, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 31, 1987 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Finders Keepers
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Bryan Carberry
Anime san jushi
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa
Worzel Gummidge Down Under
Release year: 1987
Frank's Place
Release year: 1987
Written by: Hugh Wilson
Directed by: Helaine Head
Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts
Country: United States of America
October 31, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 31, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Straight On Till Morning
By: Mary S. Lovell
The New York Times Bestseller: "Every page is full of revelations, gossip, and fascinating details about Markham Diane Ackerman. The New York Times Book Review. Born in England, raised in Kenya.
An American Childhood
By: Annie Dillard
An American Childhood, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard’s vivid, poignant memoir about growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a book that immediately captured the heart of readers all over the country.
Team Yankee
By: Harold Coyle
From Hill 214, Captain Sean Bannion and his tank soldiers from Team Yankee battle the Russian invasion force. This is a realistic portrayal of World War III combat.
Presumed Innocent
By: Scott Turow
PRESUMED INCIDENT is a suspenseful, compelling novel that has been hailed as one of the best in decades. It brings to life the worst nightmare of a citizen who faces incarceration for the most horrific of crimes.
October 31, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 31, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Demon Stalkers: The Raid on Doomfane
Game Over II
The Ancient Art of War at Sea
Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior
Earl Weaver Baseball
Who was the US President on October 31, 1987?
On October 31, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1987?
On October 31, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 31, 1987?
On October 31, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 31st?
October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on October 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
- 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
- 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.
What happened in 1987?
1987 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 60 bodies recovered in Dupont Plaza Hotel fire in Puerto Rico
- International Year of Shelter for Homeless begins
- 16 die in a train crash in Chase, Maryland
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What was the calendar for October 1987?
October 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
