What happened on Friday March 13, 1987?

Here's what happened on March 13, 1987:

• John Gotti acquitted of racketeering and murder charges On March 13, 1987, John Gotti, the reputed boss of the Gambino crime family, and six co-defendants were acquitted of all charges, including racketeering and murder, in a federal trial. The acquittal was a significant setback for federal prosecutors and led to Gotti being dubbed "The Teflon Don" by the media, as no charges seemed to "stick" against him. Five years later, in 1992, a juror from the trial, George Pape, was convicted of accepting a bribe to influence the verdict. source: cbsnews.com
• KC-135 Stratotanker crash at Fairchild Air Force Base On March 13, 1987, a U.S. Air Force KC-135A Stratotanker (tail number 60-0361) crashed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington, during a practice session for an upcoming air show. The aircraft encountered wake turbulence from a B-52 Stratofortress, causing it to roll 80 degrees to the left and stall both left-side engines. Despite efforts to recover, the crew was too low to regain control, resulting in the deaths of all six crew members and one person on the ground. source: historylink.org
• Ice Dance Championship in Cincinnati The Ice Dance Championship took place in Cincinnati on March 13, 1987, showcasing top ice dancing pairs from around the world. This event was part of the competitive figure skating season, drawing significant attention from fans and media alike. source: usfigureskating.org

Events in 1987

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

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March 13, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 1987 can also be written as 3/13/1987 in the US and as 13/3/1987 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 1987 in March 1987 calendar

Famous people born on March 13, 1987:

• Kerrie Hayes
• Marco Andretti
• Allen Stone

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on March 13th

Famous people died on March 13, 1987:

• Bernhard Grzimek

  Renowned German zoologist and conservationist who dedicated his life to wildlife preservation and education.

• Gerald Moore

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on March 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1987 was Jacob's Ladder by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Huey Lewis & The News - Jacob's Ladder
2. Linda Ronstadt - Somewhere Out There
3. Janet Jackson - Let's Wait Awhile
4. Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer
5. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1987 was Everything I Own by Boy George, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Boy George - Everything I Own
2. Mel & Kim - Respectable
3. Ben E King - Stand By Me
4. Jackie Wilson - I Get The Sweetest Feeling
5. Mental As Anything - Live It Up

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 1987 was Let's Wait Awhile by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Janet Jackson - Let's Wait Awhile
2. The Jets - You Got It All
3. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
4. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
5. Loose Ends - Slow Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 13, 1987 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 13, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:10 pm and setting at 05:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Mar 15, 1987.

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Someone born on March 13, 1987 is:

39 years 2 months old,

or 470 months and 11 days old,

or 2045 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14317 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 13, 1987?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 13th 2027.

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

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

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