What happened on Thursday August 13, 1987?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1987:

• Reagan acknowledges Iran-Contra Affair responsibility On August 13, 1987, President Ronald Reagan addressed the nation, accepting full responsibility for the Iran-Contra Affair. He acknowledged that his pursuit of the policy had "gone astray" and conceded that "there's nothing I can say that will make the situation right." Reagan also criticized former National Security Adviser John M. Poindexter for not informing him about the diversion of funds to the Nicaraguan Contras. source: washingtonpost.com
• Jackie Joyner-Kersee ties world long jump record On August 13, 1987, Jackie Joyner-Kersee tied the world record in the long jump with a leap of 7.40 meters (24 feet 3 inches) during the World Championships in Rome. This achievement solidified her status as one of the greatest female athletes in track and field history. Joyner-Kersee's performance was a significant milestone in her illustrious career, which included multiple Olympic medals and world records. source: britannica.com
• Cardinals outfield sets major-league record with no putouts in 13-inning loss to Phillies On August 13, 1987, the St. Louis Cardinals' outfield set a major-league record by failing to record a single putout in a 4–2, 13-inning loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The previous mark was held by the 1905 St. Louis Browns, who played an 11-inning game with no outfield putouts. source: thisdayinbaseball.com

Events in 1987

August 13, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 13, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 225th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1987 can also be written as 8/13/1987 in the US and as 13/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 13, 1987:

• Srabanti Chatterjee

  Srabanti Chatterjee is a prominent Indian actress known mainly for her work in Bengali cinema. She has appeared in numerous films and is one of the most recognized faces in the Bengali film industry. [bio]

• Devin McCourty

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Famous people born in 1987

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Famous people died on August 13, 1987:

• Vincent Persichetti

  Vincent Persichetti was a prominent American composer, pianist, and music educator from Philadelphia, known for his significant...

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August 13, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1987 was I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
2. Madonna - Who's That Girl
3. George Michael - I Want Your Sex
4. Suzanne Vega - Luka
5. Los Lobos - La Bamba

August 13, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

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 13, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1987 was Jam Tonight by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Freddie Jackson - Jam Tonight
2. Levert - Casanova
3. Natalie Cole - Jump Start
4. Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
5. Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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August 13, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1987 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 12:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1987.

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Someone born on August 13, 1987 is:

38 years 9 months old,

or 465 months and 11 days old,

or 2023 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14164 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 13, 1987.

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