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August 17, 1987 was the 229th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 17, 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 17, 1987, who was born and died on August 17, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Who's That Girl by Madonna), movies (e.g. The Dead, directed by John Huston), 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 17th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1987?
- August 17, 1987: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1987?
- August 17, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1987?
What day of the week was August 17, 1987?
August 17, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1987 can also be written as 8/17/1987 in the US and as 17/8/1987 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1987:
- Bunt single gives paul molitor longest hit streak of 1980s at 32 games
- Dow jones industrial average closes above 2,700 for first time (2,700.57).
- Abc news' chief middle east correspondent charles glass escapes his hezbollah kidnappers in beirut, lebanon, after 62 days in captivity.
- Order of the garter is opened to women.
August 17, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1987 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 04:30 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1987.
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Who was born on August 17, 1987?
Famous people born on August 17, 1987:
- Kemp Muhl
Singer-songwriter and member of the band The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger.
- Matthew Shultz
American musician cage the elephant.
- Paolo Serrano
Filipino actor.
- Artus (comedian)
- Charlotte Kemp Muhl
- Ron Parker
- Ri Kwang-hyok
- Amir Azrafshan
- Marc Wilson
- Robin Grossmann
- Ronan Gustin
- Marco Menchini
- Artus (Victor Artus Solaro
- Cristhian Lagos
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 8 months old,
or 440 months and 3 days old,
or 1913 weeks and 5 days old,
or 13396 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1987?
There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1987.
August 17, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1987:
- Rudolph Hess
Nazi official who served as Adolf Hitler's Deputy Führer in the Nazi Party.
- Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Brazilian poet considered one of the greatest in Brazilian literature.
- Shaike Ophir
Israeli actor and screenwriter (b. 1929).
- Gary Chester
Italian drummer and educator (b. 1924).
- Clarence Brown
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Ardenia Hall
Known for her work in the civil rights movement.
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August 17, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1987:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1987 was Who's That Girl by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Suzanne Vega - Luka
- Richard Marx - Don't Mean Nothing
- George Michael - I Want Your Sex
August 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Spagna - Call Me
August 17, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Levert - Casanova
- Natalie Cole - Jump Start
- Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
- Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
- Georgio - Tina Cherry
August 17, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 1987 was Ahora Te Puedes Marchar by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Miguel - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
- Julio Iglesias - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
- Amanda Miguel - El pecado
- Juan Gabriel - Hasta Que Te Conoci
- Los Bukis - Tu carcel
August 17, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Dead
Release year: 1987
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Helena Carroll, Cathleen Delany
The Last of England
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Derek Jarman
Starring: Tilda Swinton, Spencer Leigh, 'Spring' Mark Adley, Gerrard McArthur
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
Firehouse
Release year: 1987
Directed by: J. Christian Ingvordsen
Starring: Gianna Palminteri, Martha Peterson, Renee Raiford, Gideon Fountain
August 17, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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
Release year: 1987
Fridolin
Release year: 1987
August 17, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Witness To A Century
By: George Seldes
"This remarkable book is. . . This is a reminder: . . The sins of suppression, untruth and deceit that have been committed and will continue to be committed in the name American
Love, Medicine & Miracles
By: Bernie S. Siegel
The immune system's strongest stimulant is unconditional love. Love heals. Every day, miracles occur to extraordinary patients - those who love and have the courage of working with their doctors to help them recover.
Sarum
By: Edward Rutherfurd
SARUM, a masterpiece of epic proportions, is a novel that charts the turbulent history of English literature.
Cultural Literacy
By: E. D. Hirsch Jr
Hirsch makes the argument that American children are not being taught the fundamental knowledge necessary to be able to function in modern society.
Life And Death In Shanghai
By: Nien Cheng
This is a first-hand account from China of China's cultural revolution. Red Guards placed Nien Cheng under house arrest. He was an anglophile who fluently spoke English and worked for Shell in Shanghai.
August 17, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Arkanoid - Revenge of Doh
Head Over Heels
Firetrack
Higemaru Makaijima
Artelius
Who was the US President on August 17, 1987?
On August 17, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1987?
On August 17, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1987?
On August 17, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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.
