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December 13, 1987 was the 347th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is December 13, 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 December 13, 1987, who was born and died on December 13, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Faith by George Michael), movies (e.g. Good Morning, Vietnam, directed by Barry Levinson), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 13, 1987?
- December 13, 1987: What happened on that day?
- December 13, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 13, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 13, 1987?
- December 13, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 13, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- December 13, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 13, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- December 13, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 13, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 13, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 13, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 13, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on December 13, 1987?
What day of the week was December 13, 1987?
December 13, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 347th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 13, 1987 can also be written as 12/13/1987 in the US and as 13/12/1987 in UK and Europe.
December 13, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 13, 1987:
- Belgium christian democrats (cvp) lose parliamentary election.
December 13, 1987: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - Los Angeles Rams : 0 - 33
- Buffalo Bills - Indianapolis Colts : 27 - 3
- Cincinnati Bengals - Cleveland Browns : 24 - 38
- Dallas Cowboys - Washington Redskins : 20 - 24
- Denver Broncos - Seattle Seahawks : 21 - 28
December 13, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 13, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 13, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 13, 1987 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 December 13, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:24 pm and setting at 12:34 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1988.
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Who was born on December 13, 1987?
Famous people born on December 13, 1987:
![Michael Socha]()
Michael SochaMovie actor.
- James Holmes
American mass murder suspect, currently awaiting trial for mass shooting at aurora, colorado movie theatre during "batman: the dark knight...
- James Eagan Holmes
- Albert Adomah
- Daniele Cremonesi
- Mutlu Demir
- Maodomalick Faye
- Thabo Matlaba
- Paulita Pappel
- Weverton Pereira da Silva
- Hendrik Tui
- Billy Clarke
- Jacopo Calatroni
Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:
![Taylor Swift]()
Taylor SwiftAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Christopher Plummer]()
Christopher PlummerChristopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...
![Jamie Foxx]()
Jamie FoxxAcademy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.
![Steve Buscemi]()
Steve BuscemiVersatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.
![Dick Van Dyke]()
Dick Van DykeRenowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
![Laurence Leboeuf]()
Laurence LeboeufCanadian actress.
![Tony Curran]()
Tony CurranScottish actor.
![Jim Davidson]()
Jim DavidsonEnglish comedian, a cheeky cockney.
![Herman Cain]()
Herman CainAmerican political activist and businessman.
![Johnny Whitaker]()
Johnny WhitakerAmerican actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.
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December 13, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 4 months old,
or 436 months and 12 days old,
or 1897 weeks and 4 days old,
or 13283 days old,
if you were born on December 13, 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 December 13, 1987?
There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 13, 1987.
December 13, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 13, 1987:
- Julien Darui
- Pietro Quinto
What famous deaths happened on December 13th?
Famous deaths on December 13th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Heather Angel]()
Heather AngelOxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).
![Kathy Staff]()
Kathy StaffBritish actress (born 1928).
![Lupe Velez]()
Lupe VelezMexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.
- Sanuel Johnson
Renowned English writer and lexicographer.
- Vasily Kandinsky
Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.
- Richard Holbrooke
Richard Holbrooke was an American diplomat and journalist who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and...
- Deny Johnson
Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.
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December 13, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 13, 1987:
- Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
- R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
- Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
- In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
- Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
- St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
December 13, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 13, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 13, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1987 was Faith by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.
December 13, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael - Faith
- Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
- Richard Marx - Should've Known Better
- Bill Medley - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
- Whitesnake - Is This Love
December 13, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1987 was Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.
December 13, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 13, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
- T'Pau - China In Your Hand
- Rick Astley - When I Fall In Love
- The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale Of New York
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
December 13, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1987 was System of Survival by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.
December 13, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 13, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Earth, Wind & Fire - System of Survival
- Stevie Wonder - Skeletons
- Roger - I Want To Be Your Man
- Alexander O'Neal - Criticize
- Levert - My Forever Love
December 13, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 13, 1987 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.
December 13, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 13, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
- Beatriz Adriana - La luna sera la luna
- Roberto Carlos - Negra
- Julio Iglesias - Que no se rompa la noche
- Jose Feliciano - PONTE A CANTAR
December 13, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 13, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Good Morning, Vietnam
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Barry Levinson
Starring: Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Tung Thanh Tran, Chintara Sukapatana
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon
Country: Italy
Overboard
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Starring: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann, Katherine Helmond
Country: United States of America
*batteries not included
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Matthew Robbins
Starring: Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña
Country: United States of America
December 13, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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
December 13, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 13, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Rubber Legs And White Tail-Hairs
By: Patrick F. McManus
America's favourite outdoor humorist returns with a new collection of stories. He brings back old friends and takes readers to exotic locations outdoors.
The Cat Who Came For Christmas
By: Cleveland Amory
It was the night before Christmas, when a white-bedraggled feline entered the home and heart of Cleveland Amory. It is a friendly takeover, that's an understatement.
Patriot Games
By: Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy is the #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Ryan author. This book includes his most recent blockbusters Command Authority, Threat Vector and a riveting story about the Ryan family.
Thriving On Chaos
By: Tom Peters
This national bestseller offers solutions to an upside-down economic world. A New York Times bestseller for eleven months.
The Great Depression Of 1990
By: Ravi Batra
Jacket Flap: "The Great Depression of 90" is a startling revelation, bold in its predictions and overwhelming convincing in the evidence. It shows that we are heading toward an
December 13, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 13, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dark Sceptre
4th & Inches
Barbarian
After Burner II
221B Baker Street
Who was the US President on December 13, 1987?
On December 13, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1987?
On December 13, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 13, 1987?
On December 13, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 13th?
December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of December. 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 December 13th, such as:
- 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
- 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.
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 December 1987?
December 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
