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What happened on Monday July 06, 1987?

About July 6th, 1987, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 6, 1987, Sikh militants hijacked a Haryana Roadways bus near Lalru village in Punjab, India, killing 38 passengers, mostly Hindus traveling to Rishikesh. The attackers, believed to be members of the Khalistan Commando Force, opened fire on the bus, resulting in 38 fatalities and 32 injuries. A note found at the scene stated that for every Sikh killed, 100 Hindus would be killed in retaliation.
  • Day of the week: July 6th, 1987 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Alone by Heart
  • #1 UK song: It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys
  • Popular movie: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma

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July 06, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 06, 1987:

  • 1987 Lalru bus massacre in Punjab, India On July 6, 1987, Sikh militants hijacked a Haryana Roadways bus near Lalru village in Punjab, India, killing 38 passengers, mostly Hindus traveling to Rishikesh. The attackers, believed to be members of the Khalistan Commando Force, opened fire on the bus, resulting in 38 fatalities and 32 injuries. A note found at the scene stated that for every Sikh killed, 100 Hindus would be killed in retaliation. source: upi.com
  • Imran Khan becomes first Pakistani bowler to take 300 Test wickets On July 6, 1987, during the third Test against England at Headingley, Leeds, Imran Khan achieved his 300th Test wicket, becoming the first Pakistani bowler to reach this milestone. He took 10 wickets in the match, leading Pakistan to an innings and 18 runs victory. source: espncricinfo.com
  • Kate Nash born on July 6, 1987 Kate Nash, an English singer-songwriter, was born on July 6, 1987, in Harrow, London. She gained fame with her debut album 'Made of Bricks' in 2007, which included the hit single 'Foundations.' Nash is known for her distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of pop, punk, and indie rock. source: britannica.com

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July 06, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 06, 1987?


July 06, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 187th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1987 can also be written as 7/6/1987 in the US and as 6/7/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 06, 1987?


Famous people born on July 06, 1987:

  • Kate Nash
    Kate Nash

    English indie pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the mid-2000s with her quirky and distinctive musical style.

  • Caroline Trentini
    Caroline Trentini

    Prominent Brazilian fashion model who has worked with top international designers and appeared in major fashion magazines.

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July 06, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 06, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 6th and July 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 06, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 1987 was Alone by Heart, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.

  1. - Alone youtube
  2. - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) youtube
  3. - Shakedown youtube
  4. - Songbird youtube
  5. - Don't Disturb This Groove youtube

July 06, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 06, 1987 was It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.

  1. - It's A Sin youtube
  2. - Under The Boardwalk youtube
  3. - Who's That Girl youtube
  4. - Always youtube
  5. - Wishing Well youtube

July 06, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 06, 1987 was I Feel Good All Over by Stephanie Mills, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.

  1. - I Feel Good All Over
  2. - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) youtube
  3. - Smooth Sailin' Tonight
  4. - Show Me The Way
  5. - Lies
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July 06, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th is Cancer.

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July 06, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 06, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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July 06, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 06, 1987 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 06, 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 July 06, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 01:46 am.

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

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How old is someone born on July 06, 1987?


Someone born on July 06, 1987 is:

38 years 10 months old,

or 466 months and 18 days old,

or 2028 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14202 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 06, 1987?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 06, 1987?

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