What happened on Friday August 07, 1987?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1987:

• Central American Peace Accord signed in 1987 The Central American Peace Accord, also known as the Esquipulas Peace Agreement, was signed on August 7, 1987, in Guatemala. This agreement aimed to promote peace and democracy in Central America, particularly addressing conflicts in Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala. It was a significant step towards resolving civil wars and fostering regional stability. source: un.org
• Lynne Cox swims across Bering Strait from U.S. to Soviet Union On August 7, 1987, American swimmer Lynne Cox became the first person to swim across the Bering Strait, traversing the 2.7-mile stretch between Alaska's Little Diomede Island and Soviet-owned Big Diomede Island. She completed the swim in approximately two hours and five minutes, braving 42°F waters. Upon arrival, Cox was warmly welcomed by Soviet officials and local residents, marking a significant moment in U.S.-Soviet relations during the Cold War. source: washingtonpost.com
• Bill Mazeroski's jersey retired by Pittsburgh Pirates On August 7, 1987, the Pittsburgh Pirates honored Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski by retiring his jersey number 9. source: si.com

Events in 1987

August 07, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 07, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 219th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1987 can also be written as 8/7/1987 in the US and as 7/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 07, 1987:

• Sidney Crosby

  Sidney Crosby is a Canadian professional ice hockey center and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League (NHL). Renowned for his playmaking, leadership, and consistency, Crosby is widely recognized as one of the greatest hockey players of his era. He has won multiple Stanley Cup championships and has also achieved Olympic gold with Team Canada. [bio]

• Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1987:

• Camille Chamoun

  Prominent Lebanese political leader who served as President of Lebanon from 1952 to 1958, known for his pro-Western stance during the...

• Nobusuke Kishi

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1987 was I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
2. George Michael - I Want Your Sex
3. Bob Seger - Shakedown
4. T'Pau - Heart And Soul
5. Suzanne Vega - Luka

August 07, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Los Lobos - La Bamba
2. Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
3. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
4. Spagna - Call Me
5. Madonna - Who's That Girl

August 07, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1987 was The Pleasure Principle by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle
2. Lillo Thomas - I'm In Love
3. Freddie Jackson - Jam Tonight
4. Natalie Cole - Jump Start
5. Alexander O'Neal - Fake

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.

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August 07, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1987 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:19 pm and setting at 04:29 am.

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

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Someone born on August 07, 1987 is:

38 years 9 months old,

or 465 months and 17 days old,

or 2024 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14170 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 07, 1987.

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