Sunday August 09, 1987: on this day

August 09, 1987 was the 221st day of the year 1987, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 09, 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 August 09, 1987, who was born and died on August 09, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2), movies (e.g. Opera, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. G-Force: Guardians Of Space) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 9th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 09, 1987?


August 09, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 221st day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1987 can also be written as 8/9/1987 in the US and as 9/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

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August 09, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 09, 1987:

  • Les miserables, opens at cameri theatre, tel aviv
  • 69th pga championship: larry nelson shoots 287 at pga national, palm beach
  • Mary beth wins lpga henredon golf classic
  • All the children held at kia lama, a rural property on lake eildon, australia, run by the santiniketan park association, are released after a police raid.
  • Aéropostale ndash the first aeropostale clothing store opens in new york city, new york. it is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories.
  • Northwest airlines flight 255 (a mcdonnell douglas md-82) crashes on takeoff from detroit metropolitan airport in romulus, michigan just west of detroit killing all but one (4-year old cecelia cichan) of the 156 people on board.
  • The followers of the harmonic convergence claim it was observed around the world.

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August 09, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 09, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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August 09, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1987 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:36 pm and setting at 07:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1987.

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Who was born on August 09, 1987?


Famous people born on August 09, 1987:

  • Marek Niit

    Estonian sprinter.

  • Katie Leung

    Actress.

  • Marco Carmona

    Mexican animator and illustrator.

  • Karim Metwaly

    Youtube star.

  • Jenn Proske

    Actress.

  • Eduard Prades
  • Giselle Calderón
  • Diego de Erice

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

  • Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson

    American actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 9th

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August 09, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months and 20 days old,

or 1911 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13382 days old,

if you were born on August 09, 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 August 09, 1987?

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 09, 1987.

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August 09, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 1987:

  • Kees de Galan

    Dutch economist dies at 55.

  • Frane Barbieri
  • August Miete
  • Roger Garand

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmoud Darwish

    Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Marieanne Cope

    Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

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August 09, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 1987:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 1987:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 09, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1987 was I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 09, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For youtube
  2. - I Want Your Sex
  3. - Shakedown youtube
  4. - Heart And Soul
  5. - Luka

August 09, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 09, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - La Bamba youtube
  2. - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
  3. - Never Gonna Give You Up youtube
  4. - Call Me
  5. - Who's That Girl youtube

August 09, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1987 was The Pleasure Principle by Janet Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 09, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 09, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Pleasure Principle
  2. - I'm In Love
  3. - Jam Tonight
  4. - Jump Start
  5. - Fake

August 09, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 09, 1987 was Lo Mejor De Tu Vida by Julio Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 09, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 09, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
  2. - El pecado
  3. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  4. - Tu carcel
  5. - En bancarrota

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August 09, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Opera

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

Quella villa in fondo al parco

Quella villa in fondo al parco

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo

Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon

Country: Italy

The Monster Squad

The Monster Squad

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Fred Dekker

Starring: Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht, Duncan Regehr

Country: United States of America

No Way Out

No Way Out

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Roger Donaldson

Starring: Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young, Will Patton

Country: United States of America

Can't Buy Me Love

Can't Buy Me Love

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Steve Rash

Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains, Tina Caspary

Country: United States of America

August 09, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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:

G-Force: Guardians of Space

G-Force: Guardians of Space

Release year: 1987

Fridolin

Fridolin

Release year: 1987

August 09, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 09, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Different Drum by M. Scott Peck

The Different Drum

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The Road Less Traveled is a popular lecturer and author who challenges listeners to move beyond individual growth and personal requirements to experience true community and unconditional loving.

Sphere by Michael Crichton

Sphere

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"Ingenious and beguiling."--Time"Crichton keeps us guessing at every turn in his best work since The Andromeda Strain."--Los Angeles Times"Sphere may be Crichton's best novel, but even if it ranked only second

Blues by John Hersey

Blues

By:

John Hersey, a John Hersey contributor, reflects on the art of bluefishing and the wonders of the teeming waters where fisherman and fisherman face each other.

Misery by Stephen King

Misery

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This is the #1 national bestseller about a famous author held captive by his "number 1 fan" and suffering from a terrifying case of writer's blocks--which could prove fatal.

Cultural Literacy by E. D. Hirsch Jr

Cultural Literacy

By:

Hirsch makes the argument that American children are not being taught the fundamental knowledge necessary to be able to function in modern society.

August 09, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 09, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Flying Shark

Flying Shark

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, FM Towns, MS-DOS, Nintendo Entertainment System, PC, X68000, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Taito (original); JP Kaneko; JP Ving; NA Romstar (original); NA/EU Firebird; EU Electrocoin (original); EU Model Racing (original)

Megami Tensei

Megami Tensei

Platform: Android, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, iOS, Microsoft Windows, MSX, NES, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PC Engine, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Porta

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: JP Atlus, Namco; NA Atlus, Aeria Games; EU Atlus, Koei, Ghostlight, NIS America, Sega, Square Enix, Zen United

Indoor Sports

Indoor Sports

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 16, Commodore 64, Commodore Plus/4, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mindscape (US) Databyte, Advance, Tynesoft (EU)

Dynamite Bowl

Dynamite Bowl

Platform: MSX Family Computer NEC PC-8801

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Toshiba-EMI

Hades Nebula

Hades Nebula

Platform: Atari ST Commodore 64 ZX Spectrum

Genre: Shoot 'em up

history

Who was the US President on August 09, 1987?

On August 09, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1987?

On August 09, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 1987?

On August 09, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of August. 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 August 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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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 August 1987?

August 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 1987 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 9, 1987