What happened on Friday March 20, 1987?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1987:

• FDA approves first AIDS treatment drug AZT On March 20, 1987, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved zidovudine (AZT) as the first antiretroviral drug for the treatment of AIDS. Developed in the 1960s as a potential cancer therapy, AZT was repurposed in the 1980s to combat HIV/AIDS. Its approval marked a significant milestone in the fight against the epidemic, offering a treatment option for patients with severe immune system compromise. source: fda.gov
• FDA approves AZT as first AIDS treatment On March 20, 1987, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved zidovudine (AZT) as the first drug for treating AIDS. Developed by Burroughs Wellcome Co., AZT demonstrated efficacy in prolonging survival for AIDS patients, though it also had significant side effects. The approval marked a significant milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS. source: upi.com
• NASA launches Palapa B2P satellite for Indonesia On March 20, 1987, NASA successfully launched the Palapa B2P communications satellite for Indonesia. The satellite was placed into geostationary orbit to enhance Indonesia's domestic and regional communications capabilities. Initially operated by PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara, it was acquired by the Philippine company Mabuhay Satellite Corporation in 1996, becoming the first Philippine satellite in orbit. source: space.jpl.nasa.gov
• Soviet filmmakers visit Hollywood for 'Entertainment Summit' On March 20, 1987, a delegation of ten prominent Soviet filmmakers arrived in Hollywood to participate in a week-long 'Entertainment Summit.' Organized by American producer Mark Gerzon, the summit aimed to address and reduce Cold War stereotypes in films by fostering direct collaboration between Soviet and American filmmakers. The Soviet delegation, led by director Elem Klimov, engaged in discussions with Hollywood's top filmmakers, including Sydney Pollack, Milos Forman, Norman Jewison, and Alan Pakula. The summit's activities included studio tours, screenings of films depicting each other's countries, and brainstorming sessions to develop strategies for more accurate and nuanced portrayals in cinema. This initiative was part of a broader effort during the era of glasnost to promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the United States and the Soviet Union. source: upi.com
• Noor Hassanali becomes President of Trinidad and Tobago Noor Mohamed Hassanali was inaugurated as the second President of Trinidad and Tobago on March 20, 1987, succeeding Ellis Clarke. A retired High Court judge, Hassanali was the first Indo-Trinidadian and the first Muslim to hold the presidency, serving two terms until 1997. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Final Episode of Soap Opera Capitol The popular television soap opera Capitol aired its final episode, concluding its run and marking the end of a significant narrative in daytime television drama.
• Norman Harris, O'Jays Guitarist, Passes Away Norman Harris, renowned guitarist of the legendary R&B group O'Jays, died at age 39 due to heart failure, marking a significant loss in the music industry.

Events in 1987

March 20, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from March 1987

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March 20, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 79th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1987 can also be written as 3/20/1987 in the US and as 20/3/1987 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1987 in March 1987 calendar

Famous people born on March 20, 1987:

• Taylor Davis

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• Kangana Ranaut

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• AJ Lee

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• Emilia Attias
• Taylor Davis (violinist)
• Princess Sarah (singer)

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on March 20th

Famous people died on March 20, 1987:

• Rita Streich
• Russell Ohl

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on March 20th

March 20, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1987 was Lean On Me by Club Nouveau, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
2. Janet Jackson - Let's Wait Awhile
3. Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
4. Bruce Hornsby - Mandolin Rain
5. Linda Ronstadt - Somewhere Out There

March 20, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1987 was Everything I Own by Boy George, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

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 20, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1987 was Looking For A New Love by Jody Watley, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

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March 20, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 20, 1987 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 20, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 11:05 pm and setting at 09:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 15, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Apr 14, 1987.

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Someone born on March 20, 1987 is:

39 years 2 months old,

or 470 months and 4 days old,

or 2044 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14310 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 20, 1987.

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