What happened on Thursday October 22, 1987?

Here's what happened on October 22, 1987:

• Senate rejects Robert Bork's Supreme Court nomination On October 22, 1987, the U.S. Senate voted against the nomination of Robert Bork to the Supreme Court. The rejection was significant, reflecting deep political divisions and concerns over Bork's judicial philosophy, particularly regarding civil rights and privacy issues. This event marked a pivotal moment in the history of Supreme Court nominations in the United States. source: nytimes.com
• Nixon in China opera premieres at Houston Grand Opera John Adams's opera 'Nixon in China' premiered on October 22, 1987, at the Houston Grand Opera. The production, directed by Peter Sellars with choreography by Mark Morris, was inspired by President Richard Nixon's 1972 visit to China. The opera received mixed reviews but has since become a significant work in the American opera repertoire. source: britannica.com
• Cabaret Broadway revival opens on October 22, 1987 The first Broadway revival of the musical 'Cabaret' opened on October 22, 1987, at the Imperial Theatre, directed by Harold Prince and choreographed by Ron Field. The production featured Joel Grey reprising his role as the Emcee, with Alyson Reed as Sally Bowles, Gregg Edelman as Cliff Bradshaw, Regina Resnik as Fräulein Schneider, Werner Klemperer as Herr Schultz, and David Staller as Ernst Ludwig. The revival ran for 261 performances, closing on June 4, 1988. source: broadwayworld.com
• Bophuthatswana Democratic Party wins 1987 parliamentary elections In the parliamentary elections held on October 22, 1987, the Bophuthatswana Democratic Party (BDP), led by Lucas Mangope, secured 66 of the 72 elected seats in the National Assembly. The remaining six seats were won by the People's Progressive Party (PPP). The BDP's dominance in the election reaffirmed its political control over the homeland during that period. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Lester Piggott Jailed for Tax Evasion Champion English jockey Lester Piggott, a legendary figure in horse racing, was sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of tax evasion, marking a dramatic fall from grace.
• Unusual Military Aircraft Incident A British Aerospace BAE Harrier GR5 (registration ZD325) experienced a bizarre incident where the pilot accidentally ejected, leaving the aircraft to fly autonomously until it ran out of fuel and crashed into the Irish Sea.

Events in 1987

October 22, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 22, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 295th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 22, 1987 can also be written as 10/22/1987 in the US and as 22/10/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on October 22, 1987:

• Park Ha-sun

  Popular South Korean actress known for her roles in television dramas and films, with a significant following in the Korean entertainment...

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Famous people born on October 22nd

Famous people died on October 22, 1987:

• Lino Ventura

  Italian-french actor (b. 1919).

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on October 22nd

October 22, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Michael Jackson - Bad
2. Madonna - Causing A Commotion
3. Prince - U Got The Look
4. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
5. Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now

October 22, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 22, 1987 was You Win Again by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

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

October 22, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 22, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd is Libra.

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October 22, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 22, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 22, 1987 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 22, 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 22, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 06:21 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 22, 1987 is:

38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 2 days old,

or 2013 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14094 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 22, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 22, 1987.

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