What happened on Wednesday September 23, 1987?

Here's what happened on September 23, 1987:

• Bob Fosse dies of heart attack in Washington, D.C. Renowned choreographer and director Bob Fosse died of a heart attack on September 23, 1987, in Washington, D.C. He was 60 years old and had been in the city for the opening of a revival of his musical 'Sweet Charity' at the National Theatre. Fosse collapsed while walking from his hotel to the theater and was pronounced dead at George Washington University Hospital. source: washingtonpost.com
• First International Day of Sign Languages celebrated on September 23, 1987 The first International Day of Sign Languages was celebrated on September 23, 1987, to promote the linguistic identity of deaf individuals and raise awareness about the importance of sign languages. This day highlights the cultural significance of sign languages and aims to foster inclusion and accessibility for the deaf community worldwide. source: un.org
• Nigeria creates Akwa Ibom and Katsina states On September 23, 1987, under the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida, Nigeria expanded its federation by creating two new states: Akwa Ibom, carved out of Cross River State, and Katsina, formed from Kaduna State. This brought the total number of states in Nigeria to 21. source: thisdaylive.com
• Annular Solar Eclipse of 1987 An annular solar eclipse occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 1987, at the Moon's descending node of orbit. This astronomical event had a magnitude of 0.9634, where the Moon appears slightly smaller than the Sun, creating a ring of light around the lunar disk.

Events in 1987

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

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September 23, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 266th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 23, 1987 can also be written as 9/23/1987 in the US and as 23/9/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on September 23, 1987:

• Skylar Astin

  Skylar Astin is an American actor and singer best known for his roles in the "Pitch Perfect" film series and the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening." He has built a reputation for his versatile performances in both film and stage productions. [bio]

• Tom Felton

  Tom Felton is a British actor globally famous for portraying Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series, which significantly launched his...

• Sean Timothy McEnroe
• Carolien Spoor

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Famous people born on September 23rd

Famous people died on September 23, 1987:

• Bob Fosse

  Bob Fosse was an influential American dancer, choreographer, and director, best known for revolutionizing the style of musical theatre and film choreography in the mid-20th century. Famous for his distinctive, jazz-influenced dance style characterized by turned-in knees, rolled shoulders, and jazz hands, Fosse directed and choreographed numerous Broadway shows and films, leaving a significant mark on the performing arts. [bio]

• Domenico Baranelli

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on September 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 23, 1987 was Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
2. Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
3. Michael Jackson - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
4. Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour
5. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 23, 1987 was Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
2. MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
3. The Fat Boys & The Beach Boys - Wipeout
4. Cliff Richard - Some People
5. The Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield - What Have I Done To Deserve This

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 23, 1987 was I Need Love by LL Cool J, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. LL Cool J - I Need Love
2. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
3. Stephanie Mills - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
4. Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
5. Anita Baker - No One In The World

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 23rd is Libra.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 23, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 23, 1987 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 23, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:07 am and setting at 07:27 pm.

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

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Someone born on September 23, 1987 is:

38 years 8 months old,

or 464 months and 1 day old,

or 2017 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14123 days old,

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

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 23rd 2026.

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

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

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