What happened on Friday January 23, 1987?

Here's what happened on January 23, 1987:

• Japan increases military spending above 1% of GDP On January 23, 1987, Japan's defense budget surpassed the 1% of Gross National Product (GNP) threshold for the first time since World War II. This decision marked a significant shift in Japan's post-war defense policy, reflecting a response to domestic and international pressures. The move was part of a broader budget plan that also aimed to reduce Japan's trade surplus and increase its support for U.S. military bases. source: washingtonpost.com
• General Morgan's 'Letter of Death' outlines plans against Isaaq clan On January 23, 1987, General Mohammed Said Hersi Morgan, a son-in-law of President Siad Barre, sent a top-secret report to the President, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Interior. The letter, known as the 'Letter of Death,' proposed measures targeting the Isaaq clan, including destruction of villages, removal from civil service, and arming other northern communities against them. This document laid the groundwork for the subsequent Isaaq genocide. source: timacadenews.com

Events in 1987

January 23, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 23, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1987 can also be written as 1/23/1987 in the US and as 23/1/1987 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1987 in January 1987 calendar

Famous people born on January 23, 1987:

• Cyril Cinélu
• Dimitri Voutsinos
• Leo Komarov
• The Avener

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on January 23rd

January 23, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1987 was At This Moment (Live) by Billy Vera, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Billy Vera - At This Moment (Live)
2. Robbie Nevil - C'est La Vie
3. Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down
4. Madonna - Open Your Heart
5. Janet Jackson - Control

January 23, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1987 was Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
2. Steve 'Silk' Hurley - Jack Your Body
3. Alison Moyet - Is This Love
4. The Housemartins - Caravan Of Love
5. Elkie Brooks - No More The Fool

January 23, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1987 was Stop To Love by Luther Vandross, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Luther Vandross - Stop To Love
2. Cameo - Candy
3. Aretha Franklin - Jimmy Lee
4. Janet Jackson - Control
5. Miki Howard - Come Share My Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 23, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1987 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 23, 1987 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 23, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:56 am and setting at 11:50 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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Your place in the Universe on January 23, 1987

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Someone born on January 23, 1987 is:

39 years 4 months old,

or 472 months and 1 day old,

or 2052 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14366 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1987?

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 23rd 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 23, 1987.

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