What happened on Sunday August 02, 1987?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1987:

• Michael Andretti wins 1987 Marlboro 500 at Michigan International Speedway On August 2, 1987, Michael Andretti secured his first Michigan 500 victory at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. He led 248 of the 250 laps, finishing 9.11 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Al Unser. The race set an Indy car record with an average speed of 171.493 mph, making it the fastest 500-mile race in history at that time. source: washingtonpost.com
• Eric Davis achieves 30-30 milestone in MLB On August 2, 1987, Eric Davis became the first player in Major League Baseball history to achieve a 30-30 season, hitting 30 home runs and stealing 30 bases in a single season. This remarkable feat showcased his exceptional power and speed, solidifying his status as one of the game's elite players during that era. source: baseball-reference.com
• West Germany defeats United States in 1987 Federation Cup final On August 2, 1987, West Germany secured their first Federation Cup title by defeating the United States 2-1 in the final held at Hollyburn Country Club in Vancouver, Canada. Steffi Graf and Claudia Kohde-Kilsch clinched the decisive doubles match with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 victory over Chris Evert and Pam Shriver. source: latimes.com
• Kevin Seitzer's Six-Hit Performance Kansas City Royals player Kevin Seitzer achieves a remarkable baseball performance by recording six hits in a single game, a rare and impressive batting achievement.

Events in 1987

August 02, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 02, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 214th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1987 can also be written as 8/2/1987 in the US and as 2/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 02, 1987:

• Laura Tanguy

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August 02, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1987 was Shakedown by Bob Seger, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Bob Seger - Shakedown
2. U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
3. Heart - Alone
4. George Michael - I Want Your Sex
5. Gloria Estefan - Rhythm Is Gonna Get You

August 02, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1987 was It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Pet Shop Boys - It's A Sin
2. Bruce Willis - Under The Boardwalk
3. Madonna - Who's That Girl
4. Atlantic Starr - Always
5. Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well

August 02, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1987 was Fake by Alexander O'Neal, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Alexander O'Neal - Fake
2. Regina Belle - Show Me The Way
3. Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle
4. Lillo Thomas - I'm In Love
5. Freddie Jackson - Jam Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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August 02, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1987 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 01:37 pm and setting at 11:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1987

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Someone born on August 02, 1987 is:

38 years 9 months old,

or 465 months and 23 days old,

or 2025 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14176 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1987.

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