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What happened on Thursday January 15, 1987?

About January 15th, 1987, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 15, 1987, Inspector Douglas Lovelock was acquitted of all charges related to the shooting of Cherry Groce in Brixton, London, in September 1985. The incident, which occurred during a police raid seeking her son Michael Groce, left Cherry Groce paralysed from the waist down and led to widespread riots in Brixton. The trial concluded that the shooting was a tragic accident, and Inspector Lovelock expressed deep regret over the incident.
  • Day of the week: January 15th, 1987 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott
  • #1 UK song: Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson
  • Popular movie: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma

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January 15, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 15, 1987:

  • Officer acquitted in Cherry Groce shooting case On January 15, 1987, Inspector Douglas Lovelock was acquitted of all charges related to the shooting of Cherry Groce in Brixton, London, in September 1985. The incident, which occurred during a police raid seeking her son Michael Groce, left Cherry Groce paralysed from the waist down and led to widespread riots in Brixton. The trial concluded that the shooting was a tragic accident, and Inspector Lovelock expressed deep regret over the incident. source: news.bbc.co.uk
  • Hu Yaobang's resignation as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party On January 15, 1987, Hu Yaobang resigned as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party following student demonstrations advocating for political and economic liberalization. His perceived leniency towards these protests led to his ousting, and he was succeeded by Zhao Ziyang. source: washingtonpost.com
  • Larry Bird honored with major sports awards On January 15, 1987, Larry Bird was awarded both Man of the Year by The Sporting News and Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press, marking the first time any athlete had received both honors simultaneously. This recognition highlighted Bird's exceptional performance and leadership during the 1986-87 NBA season, where he led the Boston Celtics to an NBA Championship. source: celticslife.com
  • Jake Epstein: Canadian Actor Profile Jake Epstein, a Canadian actor, begins his professional career, later known for his work in television and theater.
  • Michael Seater: Canadian Actor Profile Michael Seater, a Canadian actor, emerges in the entertainment industry, subsequently recognized for his contributions to television and film.

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January 15, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 15, 1987?


January 15, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 15th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1987 can also be written as 1/15/1987 in the US and as 15/1/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 15, 1987?


Famous people born on January 15, 1987:

  • Johnny Braddock
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  • Kelly Kelly
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  • Jesus Luz
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January 15, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 15, 1987:

  • Ray Bolger
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    Ray Bolger was an American actor, singer, and dancer best known for his portrayal of the Scarecrow in the 1939 film classic 'The Wizard of Oz.' He was renowned for his comedic timing, physical agility, and rubber-legged dance style, which made him one of the leading vaudeville and Broadway performers of his era. [bio]

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January 15, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 15, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

January 15, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 1987 was Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

  1. - Shake You Down youtube
  2. - C'est La Vie youtube
  3. - Notorious youtube
  4. - Walk Like An Egyptian youtube
  5. - At This Moment (Live) youtube

January 15, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 1987 was Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

  1. - Reet Petite youtube
  2. - Jack Your Body youtube
  3. - Is This Love youtube
  4. - Caravan Of Love youtube
  5. - No More The Fool youtube

January 15, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 1987 was Stop To Love by Luther Vandross, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

  1. - Stop To Love
  2. - Control youtube
  3. - Jimmy Lee
  4. - Victory
  5. - Candy
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January 15, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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January 15, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1987 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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January 15, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 15, 1987 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 January 15, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:18 pm and setting at 08:35 am.

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

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How old is someone born on January 15, 1987?


Someone born on January 15, 1987 is:

39 years 4 months old,

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or 14374 days old,

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