What happened on Sunday November 15, 1987?

About November 15th, 1987, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a significant act of worker resistance, over 20,000 workers in Braşov, Romania, rebelled against Nicolae Ceaușescu's oppressive communist regime and harsh economic policies. Demonstrators marched towards the Communist Party headquarters and city hall, challenging the authoritarian government's control. The protest was ultimately suppressed by Securitate (secret police) forces, highlighting the growing tensions within Romania's communist system.
  • Day of the week: November 15th, 1987 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany
  • #1 UK song: China In Your Hand by T'Pau
  • Popular movie: Blind Dating directed by James Keach

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November 15, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 15, 1987:

  • Braşov Rebellion Against Communist Regime In a significant act of worker resistance, over 20,000 workers in Braşov, Romania, rebelled against Nicolae Ceaușescu's oppressive communist regime and harsh economic policies. Demonstrators marched towards the Communist Party headquarters and city hall, challenging the authoritarian government's control. The protest was ultimately suppressed by Securitate (secret police) forces, highlighting the growing tensions within Romania's communist system.
  • Continental Airlines Flight 1713 Crash Continental Airlines Flight 1713, a Douglas DC-9-14 jetliner, crashed during takeoff from Stapleton International Airport in Denver, Colorado, in challenging winter conditions. The accident resulted in 25 fatalities, with 54 passengers surviving the crash. The incident highlighted the critical importance of aviation safety protocols during adverse weather conditions.
  • Dutch Marathon Record by Carla Beurskens Carla Beurskens set a new Dutch female marathon record, demonstrating exceptional athletic achievement and pushing the boundaries of women's long-distance running in the Netherlands.
  • Leile McBridge Crowned Miss Black America Leile McBridge from Denver was crowned Miss Black America, representing an important moment in celebrating African American beauty and cultural representation.
  • New York Giants Field Goal Achievement New York Giants player Raul Allegre achieved a remarkable feat by successfully kicking two field goals of 50 yards or more in a single game, showcasing exceptional skill and precision in professional football.

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November 15, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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November 15, 1987: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - Cleveland Browns : 21 - 27
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Atlanta Falcons : 16 - 10
  • Dallas Cowboys - New England Patriots : 23 - 17
  • Detroit Lions - Washington Redskins : 13 - 20
  • Green Bay Packers - Seattle Seahawks : 13 - 24
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What day of the week was November 15, 1987?


November 15, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 319th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 15, 1987 can also be written as 11/15/1987 in the US and as 15/11/1987 in UK and Europe.

November 15, 1987 in November 1987 calendar

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Who was born on November 15, 1987?


Famous people born on November 15, 1987:

  • Sergio Llull

    Sergio Llull is a renowned Spanish professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.

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November 15, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 15, 1987:

  • Ernő Goldfinger

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November 15, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 15, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 9th and November 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

November 15, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 15, 1987 was I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

  1. - I Think We're Alone Now youtube
  2. - Mony Mony Live youtube
  3. - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life youtube
  4. - Little Lies youtube
  5. - Heaven Is A Place On Earth youtube

November 15, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 15, 1987 was China In Your Hand by T'Pau, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

  1. - China In Your Hand youtube
  2. - Got My Mind Set On You youtube
  3. - Whenever You Need Somebody youtube
  4. - You Win Again youtube
  5. - Never Can Say Goodbye youtube

November 15, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 15, 1987 was Angel by Angela Winbush, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

  1. - Angel
  2. - You And Me Tonight
  3. - Don't Go
  4. - Lovin' You
  5. - Skeletons
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November 15, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 15th is Scorpio.

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November 15, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 15, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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November 15, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 15, 1987 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 15, 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 November 15, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:36 am and setting at 02:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Dec 05, 1987.

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How old is someone born on November 15, 1987?


Someone born on November 15, 1987 is:

37 years 5 months old,

or 449 months and 19 days old,

or 1955 weeks

or 13685 days old,

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