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What happened on Thursday October 01, 1987?

About October 1st, 1987, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 1, 1987, the National Museum of American History inaugurated "A More Perfect Union: Japanese Americans and the United States Constitution," an exhibition focusing on the internment of approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. The exhibition also highlighted the contributions of the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all-Japanese American unit of the U.S. Army.
  • Day of the week: October 1st, 1987 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston
  • #1 UK song: Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
  • Popular movie: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma

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October 01, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 01, 1987:

  • A More Perfect Union: Japanese Americans and the United States Constitution exhibition opens at the National Museum of American History On October 1, 1987, the National Museum of American History inaugurated "A More Perfect Union: Japanese Americans and the United States Constitution," an exhibition focusing on the internment of approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. The exhibition also highlighted the contributions of the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all-Japanese American unit of the U.S. Army. source: siarchives.si.edu
  • Brundtland Commission Report Published The Brundtland Commission, officially known as the World Commission on Environment and Development, published its report titled "Our Common Future" in October 1987. This seminal document introduced the concept of sustainable development, defining it as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." The report emphasized the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic issues, advocating for integrated solutions to global challenges. source: britannica.com
  • Whittier Narrows Earthquake devastates San Gabriel Valley On October 1, 1987, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California, centered near Rosemead. The quake resulted in eight fatalities, over 200 injuries, and caused significant damage, including the destruction of 123 homes and 1,347 apartments, with an estimated $358 million in property damage. The most severe damage occurred in the 'Uptown' district of Whittier, which experienced Mercalli intensity VIII (Severe) effects. source: en.wikipedia.org

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October 01, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 01, 1987?


October 01, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 274th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1987 can also be written as 10/1/1987 in the US and as 1/10/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 01, 1987?


Famous people born on October 01, 1987:

  • Michaela Coel
    Michaela Coel

    Michaela Coel is a British actress, screenwriter, director, producer, and singer, best known for creating and starring in the acclaimed television series "Chewing Gum" and "I May Destroy You." [bio]

  • Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario

    Matthew Daddario is an American actor best known for his role as Alec Lightwood in the fantasy television series 'Shadowhunters' (2016–2019). [bio]

  • Stuart Lafferty
    Stuart Lafferty
  • Alia Guagni
    Alia Guagni
  • Marco Zamparella
    Marco Zamparella
  • Wout Poels
    Wout Poels
  • Grzegorz Łomacz
    Grzegorz Łomacz
  • Laura Rus
    Laura Rus
  • Carlos Barrón
    Carlos Barrón
  • Marcus Thorbjörnsson
    Marcus Thorbjörnsson
  • Andy Ogide
    Andy Ogide
  • Raúl Becerra
    Raúl Becerra
  • Ketleyn Quadros
    Ketleyn Quadros
  • Ahmed Khairy
    Ahmed Khairy
  • Guilherme Cobbo
    Guilherme Cobbo
  • Maro Joković
    Maro Joković
  • Markéta Janáková
    Markéta Janáková
  • Mathias Heymann
    Mathias Heymann

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October 01, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 01, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 28th and October 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

October 01, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1987 was Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

  1. - Didn't We Almost Have It All youtube
  2. - Here I Go Again youtube
  3. - Lost In Emotion youtube
  4. - I Heard A Rumour youtube
  5. - Carrie youtube

October 01, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1987 was Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

  1. - Never Gonna Give You Up youtube
  2. - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance) youtube
  3. - Wipeout youtube
  4. - Some People youtube
  5. - What Have I Done To Deserve This youtube

October 01, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1987 was Lost In Emotion by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

  1. - Lost In Emotion youtube
  2. - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
  3. - Didn't We Almost Have It All youtube
  4. - Just That Type Of Girl
  5. - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
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October 01, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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October 01, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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October 01, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 01, 1987 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 01, 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 October 01, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 03:51 pm and setting at 01:03 am.

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

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How old is someone born on October 01, 1987?


Someone born on October 01, 1987 is:

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or 14115 days old,

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