What happened on Saturday October 10, 1987?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1987:

• Mass same-sex wedding ceremony held on National Mall in Washington, D.C. On October 10, 1987, approximately 2,000 same-sex couples participated in a mass wedding ceremony on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event aimed to protest the lack of recognition of same-sex domestic partnerships in the U.S. tax code. The ceremony was part of the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, a six-day demonstration advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. source: nytimes.com
• Jesse Jackson launches 1988 presidential campaign in Raleigh, North Carolina On October 10, 1987, Jesse Jackson formally announced his candidacy for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination in Raleigh, North Carolina. Addressing a crowd of 5,000 supporters, Jackson emphasized themes of patriotism, duty, and opportunity, stating, "I want to serve America." He positioned himself as part of a new mainstream of Americans, including workers, farmers, and minorities, who he believed were victims of "economic violence" due to multinational corporations and misguided government policies. source: washingtonpost.com
• Carla Esparza, mixed martial arts champion, born on October 10, 1987 Carla Esparza, an American former professional mixed martial artist and wrestler, was born on October 10, 1987, in Torrance, California. She is best known for being the first UFC Women's Strawweight Champion and the first Invicta FC Strawweight Champion. Esparza began her MMA career in 2010 and retired in 2024 after a successful tenure in the sport. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Record-Breaking Stock Trading Day The New York Stock Exchange experienced an unprecedented trading volume, with 338,500,000 shares traded, reflecting significant market activity and economic dynamics of the late 1980s.
• Fiji Becomes a Republic On October 10, 1987, Fiji transitioned from a British Commonwealth realm to a republic, marking a significant moment in the nation's post-colonial political history.
• Garfield Park Nature Center Opens The Garfield Park Nature Center was inaugurated as the latest addition to the Cleveland Metroparks system, expanding public access to natural environments and environmental education.
• Stefan Bailey: English Footballer Stefan Bailey, an English football player, was noted in records for this date, though specific details about his career or achievements are limited.

Events in 1987

October 10, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from October 1987

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1987

Your poster from October 10, 1987

October 10, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 1987 in October 1987 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1987:

• Ryan Mathews

  Professional American football running back who played for the San Diego Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles during his NFL career.

• Colin Slade

  New Zealand rugby player who competed at professional levels in rugby union.

• Scottie Reynolds
• Nicolas Robin
• Vagiz Galiulin
• André Steensen
• Nicklas Pedersen
• Gabriele Gori
• Valentina Favazza
• Arvydas Šikšnius
• Bjarne Ingebretsen
• Ana Suárez
• Bohdan Kohut
• Cecoy Robinson
• Elvin Ramírez
• Carla Esparza
• David Muta
• Cyril Muta

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on October 10th

October 10, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1987 was Here I Go Again by Whitesnake, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
2. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
3. Europe - Carrie
4. Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour
5. Prince - U Got The Look

October 10, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 1987 was You Win Again by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. The Bee Gees - You Win Again
2. MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
3. Abigail Mead & Nigel Goulding - Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)
4. Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme
5. Michael Jackson - Bad

October 10, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 1987 was (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me by Stephanie Mills, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Stephanie Mills - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
2. Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
3. Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
4. Madame X - Just That Type Of Girl
5. Michael Jackson - Bad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

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October 10, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 10, 1987 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 08:09 pm and setting at 12:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1987.

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Someone born on October 10, 1987 is:

38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 14 days old,

or 2015 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14106 days old,

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There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 10, 1987.

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