What happened on Wednesday November 11, 1987?

Here's what happened on November 11, 1987:

• President Reagan nominates Judge Anthony Kennedy to Supreme Court On November 11, 1987, President Ronald Reagan announced his nomination of Judge Anthony M. Kennedy to the U.S. Supreme Court, following the withdrawal of Judge Douglas Ginsburg due to past marijuana use. Kennedy, a federal appellate judge from California, was confirmed unanimously by the Senate on February 3, 1988, and served on the Court until his retirement in 2018. source: reaganlibrary.gov
• Boris Yeltsin ousted as Moscow Communist Party chief On November 11, 1987, Boris Yeltsin was removed from his position as Moscow Communist Party chief due to 'serious shortcomings in his leadership.' This decision followed his outspoken criticism of the slow pace of reforms under Mikhail Gorbachev's perestroika. Yeltsin's removal marked a significant political shift, as he had been a prominent ally of Gorbachev's reform agenda. source: washingtonpost.com
• Van Gogh's 'Irises' sold for record $53.9 million at auction On November 11, 1987, Vincent van Gogh's painting 'Irises' was sold at Sotheby's in New York for $49 million, setting a new record for a painting sold at auction. With the 10% buyer's premium, the total price reached $53.9 million. The buyer was an anonymous European agent bidding by telephone. The previous record was held by another Van Gogh painting, 'Sunflowers,' which sold for $39.9 million earlier that year. source: news.bbc.co.uk
• 1987 Major League Baseball Awards Announced In November 1987, Major League Baseball announced its annual awards, recognizing outstanding performances from the regular season. The American League Most Valuable Player was George Bell of the Toronto Blue Jays, while the National League MVP was Andre Dawson of the Chicago Cubs. Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox received the AL Cy Young Award, and Steve Bedrosian of the Philadelphia Phillies won the NL Cy Young Award. Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics was honored as the AL Rookie of the Year, and Benito Santiago of the San Diego Padres received the NL Rookie of the Year award. Sparky Anderson of the Detroit Tigers and Buck Rodgers of the Montreal Expos were named Managers of the Year in their respective leagues. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Veterans Day Snowstorm of 1987 On November 11, 1987, a significant snowstorm, known as the Veterans Day Snowstorm, impacted the Northeast United States. Washington, D.C., recorded 11.5 inches of snow, setting a daily snowfall record for November. The storm's heavy snowfall and strong winds led to widespread disruptions, including power outages and treacherous travel conditions. source: washingtonpost.com
• Remarkable Athletic Feat Football striker Mark Hughes achieved an extraordinary athletic accomplishment by playing for both Wales and Bayern Munich in two different countries on the same day. He appeared in a 2-0 European Championship loss for Wales in Prague, then quickly traveled to Munich to participate in a 3-2 Cup victory.
• Theater Production Closure The production of 'Roza' concluded its run at the Royale Theater in New York City after 12 performances.

Events in 1987

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

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November 11, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 315th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 11, 1987 was I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

1. Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
2. Billy Idol - Mony Mony Live
3. Bill Medley - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
4. Fleetwood Mac - Little Lies
5. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 11, 1987 was China In Your Hand by T'Pau, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

1. T'Pau - China In Your Hand
2. George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
3. Rick Astley - Whenever You Need Somebody
4. The Bee Gees - You Win Again
5. The Communards - Never Can Say Goodbye

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 11, 1987 was Angel by Angela Winbush, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

1. Angela Winbush - Angel
2. Deja - You And Me Tonight
3. Marlon Jackson - Don't Go
4. The O'Jays - Lovin' You
5. Stevie Wonder - Skeletons

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 11th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 11, 1987 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 11, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 12:45 pm.

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

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Someone born on November 11, 1987 is:

38 years 6 months old,

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

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

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