What happened on Monday May 11, 1987?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1987:

• First heart-lung transplant performed in medical history On May 11, 1987, the first successful heart-lung transplant was performed at Stanford University Medical Center. The procedure was groundbreaking, allowing patients with severe heart and lung diseases to receive both organs simultaneously, significantly improving their chances of survival. This operation marked a significant advancement in transplant surgery and organ transplantation techniques. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Klaus Barbie war crimes trial begins in Lyon, France On May 11, 1987, Klaus Barbie, the former Gestapo chief of Lyon during World War II, stood trial in Lyon, France, for crimes against humanity. Barbie was charged with 41 counts, including the deportation of 44 Jewish children from Izieu to Auschwitz in 1944. The trial lasted eight weeks, culminating in his conviction and life imprisonment on July 4, 1987. source: britannica.com

Events in 1987

May 11, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 11, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 131st day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1987 can also be written as 5/11/1987 in the US and as 11/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1987 in May 1987 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1987:

• Enikő Mihalik
• Rafael Silva (judoka)

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on May 11th

Famous people died on May 11, 1987:

• Guillermo Silveira

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on May 11th

May 11, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1987 was With Or Without You by U2, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. U2 - With Or Without You
2. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
3. Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Chris DeBurgh - The Lady In Red

May 11, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
2. Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight
3. Tom Jones - A Boy From Nowhere
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Labi Siffre - (Something Inside) So Strong

May 11, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1987 was Always by Atlantic Starr, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Atlantic Starr - Always
2. Smokey Robinson - Just To See Her
3. Cameo - Back And Forth
4. Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
5. Surface - Happy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 11, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 1987 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 May 11, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:11 pm and setting at 04:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1987 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 1987

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Someone born on May 11, 1987 is:

39 years and 13 days old,

or 468 months and 13 days old,

or 2036 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14258 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1987?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 11th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 11, 1987.

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