What happened on Wednesday November 18, 1987?

Here's what happened on November 18, 1987:

• King's Cross Underground Station Fire On November 18, 1987, a devastating fire erupted at London's King's Cross Underground Station, resulting in 31 fatalities and numerous injuries. The blaze began when a discarded match ignited debris beneath a wooden escalator, rapidly engulfing the station's ticket hall. This tragedy led to significant safety reforms, including the replacement of wooden escalators and a strict smoking ban across the Underground network. source: bbc.com
• King's Cross Underground fire On November 18, 1987, a devastating fire erupted at London's King's Cross St Pancras Underground station, resulting in 31 fatalities and over 100 injuries. The blaze began when a lit match discarded onto a wooden escalator ignited accumulated grease and debris, leading to a rapid flashover that engulfed the ticket hall. The incident prompted significant safety reforms, including the replacement of wooden escalators and stricter smoking bans across the Underground network. source: theguardian.com
• Congress issues final report on Iran-Contra scandal On November 18, 1987, the U.S. Congress released its final report on the Iran-Contra scandal, concluding that the Reagan administration engaged in "secrecy, deception, and disdain for the law." The report implicated several senior officials, including National Security Advisor John Poindexter and CIA Director William Casey, and stated that President Reagan bore "ultimate responsibility." source: reaganlibrary.gov
• Andre Dawson wins 1987 National League MVP award On November 18, 1987, Andre Dawson of the Chicago Cubs was awarded the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Despite the Cubs finishing last in the NL East, Dawson led the league with 49 home runs and 137 RBIs, becoming the first player from a last-place team to win the MVP. He received 11 of 24 first-place votes, finishing 76 points ahead of runner-up Ozzie Smith. source: mlb.com

Events in 1987

November 18, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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November 18, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 322nd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 18, 1987 can also be written as 11/18/1987 in the US and as 18/11/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on November 18, 1987:

• Jake Abel

  Jake Abel is an American actor and singer, best known for his roles in films such as 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief,' 'I Am Number Four,' and 'The Host.' He has also appeared in television series including 'Supernatural.' [bio]

• Joe Cada

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on November 18th

Famous people died on November 18, 1987:

• Jacques Anquetil

  Legendary French cyclist who dominated the Tour de France, winning the prestigious race five times in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

• Marian Tumler

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on November 18th

November 18, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 18, 1987 was Mony Mony Live by Billy Idol, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

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

November 18, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 18, 1987 was China In Your Hand by T'Pau, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

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 18, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 18, 1987 was Angel by Angela Winbush, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Angela Winbush - Angel
2. Marlon Jackson - Don't Go
3. Stevie Wonder - Skeletons
4. The Temptations - I Wonder Who She's Seeing Now
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - System of Survival

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 18th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 18, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 18, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 18, 1987 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 18, 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 18, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:47 am and setting at 03:20 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 18, 1987 is:

38 years 6 months old,

or 462 months and 6 days old,

or 2009 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14067 days old,

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There are 178 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 18, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 18, 1987.

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