What happened on Thursday October 15, 1987?

Here's what happened on October 15, 1987:

• The Great Storm of 1987 caused widespread damage in the UK On October 15, 1987, a severe storm struck southern England, resulting in the deaths of 18 people and causing extensive damage to property and infrastructure. Winds reached up to 100 mph, uprooting thousands of trees and leading to power outages affecting millions. The storm was unexpected, catching meteorologists off guard and prompting changes in weather forecasting practices. source: bbc.com
• Assassination of Thomas Sankara in Burkina Faso On October 15, 1987, Thomas Sankara, the President of Burkina Faso, was assassinated during a coup d'état led by his former ally, Blaise Compaoré. Sankara and 12 of his colleagues were killed at a meeting of the ruling National Revolutionary Council in Ouagadougou. Compaoré subsequently assumed power and ruled the country for 27 years. In 2021, Compaoré was charged in absentia with complicity in murder and other offenses related to the assassination. source: aljazeera.com
• Jesse Levine, professional tennis player, born in Ottawa, Canada Jesse Levine, a Canadian-American former professional tennis player, was born on October 15, 1987, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He achieved his career-high singles ranking of world No. 69 on October 1, 2012, and represented the United States until 2012 before switching to represent Canada in 2013. source: en.wikipedia.org
• U.S. Military Action in Persian Gulf U.S. naval forces destroy two Iranian oil platforms in the Persian Gulf, escalating tensions in the region during the Iran-Iraq War.
• NFL Players Association Strike Resolution The NFL Players Association officially ends a 24-day strike, resolving labor disputes and returning professional football to normal operations.
• Jakarta Train Collision Tragedy A devastating head-on collision between two commuter trains on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, resulting in 102 fatalities and highlighting transportation safety concerns.
• Aero Trasporti Italiani Flight 460 Crash A tragic aviation disaster near Conca di Crezzo, Italy, where Aero Trasporti Italiani Flight 460 crashed, resulting in the loss of all 37 passengers and crew members on board. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Belgian Government Collapse The 6th Belgian government under Wilfried Martens falls, triggering a political transition and potential reshuffling of governmental leadership.
• Late Nite Comic Theater Performance The theatrical production 'Late Nite Comic' debuts at the Ritz Theater in New York City, running for a limited engagement of 4 performances.

Events in 1987

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

LIFE magazines from October 1987

Newspapers from Oct. 15, 1987

Your poster from October 15, 1987

October 15, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 288th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1987 can also be written as 10/15/1987 in the US and as 15/10/1987 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1987 in October 1987 calendar

Famous people born on October 15, 1987:

• Yekaterina Lisina
• Samy Amimour
• Ott Tänak

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on October 15th

Famous people died on October 15, 1987:

• Thomas Sankara

  Revolutionary leader and president of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987, known as 'Africa's Che Guevara'.

• Donald Wandrei

  American author and poet (b. 1908).

• Friedrich Jürgenson

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on October 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1987 was Lost In Emotion by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
2. Prince - U Got The Look
3. Europe - Carrie
4. Michael Jackson - Bad
5. Madonna - Causing A Commotion

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1987 was You Win Again by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. The Bee Gees - You Win Again
2. MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
3. Abigail Mead & Nigel Goulding - Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)
4. Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme
5. Michael Jackson - Bad

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Michael Jackson - Bad
2. Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
3. Stephanie Mills - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
4. Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me
5. Ray Parker Jr. - I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 15, 1987 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:39 pm and setting at 03:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1987.

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Someone born on October 15, 1987 is:

38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 10 days old,

or 2014 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14102 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 15, 1987.

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