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December 26, 1987 was the 360th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 26, 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 26, 1987, who was born and died on December 26, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Faith by George Michael), movies (e.g. Opera, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 26th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 26, 1987?
- December 26, 1987: What happened on that day?
- December 26, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 26, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 26, 1987?
- December 26, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 26, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- December 26, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 26, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- December 26, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 26, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 26, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 26, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 26, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on December 26, 1987?
What day of the week was December 26, 1987?
December 26, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 360th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 26, 1987 can also be written as 12/26/1987 in the US and as 26/12/1987 in UK and Europe.
December 26, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 26, 1987:
- Les miserables opens at national theatre of iceland, reykjavik
December 26, 1987: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers : 19 - 13
- Washington Redskins - Minnesota Vikings : 27 - 24
December 26, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 26, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 26th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 26, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 26, 1987 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 26, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:27 am and setting at 11:46 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 26, 1987?
Famous people born on December 26, 1987:
- Noele Mauro
Italian singer and songwriter with a growing international fan base.
- Kaycee Clark
Winner of Big Brother Season 20 and known for her strategic gameplay.
- Oskar Osala
Finnish ice hockey player.
- Adam Walker
English flute player.
- Michail Kukuškin
- Alison Lacey
- Emmanuel Sarki
- Amine Chermiti
- Wallace Reis da Silva
- Carmine Tundo
- Dagoberto Currimilla
- Mourtada Fall
- Yll Hoxha
- Amine Chermiti (أمين الشرميطي)
Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:
![Jared Leto]()
Jared LetoAmerican actor, singer-songwriter, director.
![Kit Harington]()
Kit HaringtonTv actor.
![Andy Biersack]()
Andy BiersackRock singer.
![Richard Widmark]()
Richard WidmarkAmerican actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".
![Steve Allen]()
Steve AllenAmerican comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.
![Shun Oguri]()
Shun OguriJapanese director and actor.
![Eden Sher]()
Eden SherAmerican actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.
![Donald Moffat]()
Donald MoffatEnglish-american actor (d. 2018).
![Elizabeth Kostova]()
Elizabeth KostovaAmerican author.
![Caroll Spinney]()
Caroll SpinneyAmerican puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).
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December 26, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 3 months old,
or 435 months and 25 days old,
or 1895 weeks
or 13265 days old,
if you were born on December 26, 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 26, 1987?
There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 26, 1987.
December 26, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 26, 1987:
- Dorothy Bliss
American invertebrate zoologist, curator at the american museum of natural history (b. 1916).
- Neil Colville
What famous deaths happened on December 26th?
Famous deaths on December 26th:
![Curtis Mayfield]()
Curtis MayfieldCurtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.
![Gerald Ford]()
Gerald FordAmerican politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.
![Teena Marie]()
Teena MarieAmerican composer and singer (born 1956).
![Sylva Koscina]()
Sylva KoscinaItalian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).
![Vincent Schiavelli]()
Vincent SchiavelliAmerican actor (d. 2005).
![Jason Robards]()
Jason RobardsAmerican actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.
![Elsa Lanchester]()
Elsa LanchesterLondon, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.
![Nigel Hawthorne]()
Nigel HawthorneHe was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.
![Tom Smothers]()
Tom SmothersAmerican comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.
![Jack Benny]()
Jack BennyAmerican actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.
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December 26, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 26, 1987:
- The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- First day of Kwanzaa
- Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
- Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
- Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
- Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
- Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
- Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
- First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
- Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
December 26, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 26, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 26, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1987 was Faith by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 26, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 26, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael - Faith
- Whitney Houston - So Emotional
- Whitesnake - Is This Love
- George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
- Debbie Gibson - Shake Your Love
December 26, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 1987 was Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 26, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 26, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. 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 26, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1987 was The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 26, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 26, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
- Levert - My Forever Love
- Roger - I Want To Be Your Man
- Natalie Cole - I Live For Your Love
- Meli'sa Morgan - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!
December 26, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 26, 1987 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 26, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 26, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
- Jose Jose - SOY ASI
- Beatriz Adriana - La luna sera la luna
- Roberto Carlos - Negra
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
December 26, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 26, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Bad Taste
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Starring: Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith, Mike Minett
Country: United States of America
Hell High
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Douglas Grossman
Starring: Maureen Mooney, Christopher Stryker, Christopher Cousins, Millie Prezioso
Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama
Release year: 1987
Directed by: David DeCoteau
Starring: Andras Jones, Linnea Quigley, Robin Stille, Hal Havins
December 26, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 26, 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 26, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 26, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Sarum
By: Edward Rutherfurd
SARUM, a masterpiece of epic proportions, is a novel that charts the turbulent history of English literature.
The National Geographic Society
By: C. D. B. Bryan
The National Geographic Society has been telling the world true stories about adventure, discovery, and natural wonders for more than 100 years.
Kaleidoscope
By: Danielle Steel
A young Frenchwoman meets a brilliant American actor in wartime Paris. Their love is fairytale-like, but they end up in tragedy. Their three children are cruelly divided after they become orphaned.
Heaven And Hell
By: John Jakes
The bestselling saga that has sold more than 5 million copies.The books that inspired the smash-hit television miniseries.Beautifully repackaged for the Dutton hardcover release of On Secret Service--John Jakes's long-awaited return
December 26, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 26, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Exolon
Cleopatra no Mahō
Emerald Mine
Black Tiger
Battle of Britain
Who was the US President on December 26, 1987?
On December 26, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 1987?
On December 26, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 26, 1987?
On December 26, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 26th?
December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
- 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.
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.
