What happened on Friday August 28, 1987?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1987:

• Rudolf Hess dies in Spandau Prison Rudolf Hess, a prominent Nazi official and Adolf Hitler's deputy, died on August 28, 1987, in Spandau Prison in Berlin. His death was officially ruled a suicide, although it has been the subject of various conspiracy theories. Hess had been imprisoned since 1945, serving a life sentence for crimes against peace. source: britannica.com
• Philippine military foils coup attempt against President Aquino On August 28, 1987, members of the Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM), led by Colonel Gregorio Honasan, launched a coup attempt against President Corazon Aquino's government. The insurgents seized parts of Manila, including Malacañang Palace and Camp Aguinaldo, but loyalist forces swiftly countered, leading to the rebels' retreat by August 29. The failed coup resulted in 53 deaths and 358 injuries, including the wounding of Aquino's son, Benigno Aquino III. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Michael Jackson releases 'Bad' album Michael Jackson released his album 'Bad' on August 28, 1987. This album marked a significant moment in pop music, featuring hits like 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Bad.' It was a commercial success and solidified Jackson's status as a leading figure in the music industry during the late 1980s. source: rollingstone.com
• Mike Schmidt surpasses Ted Williams and Willie McCovey with 522nd home run On August 28, 1987, Mike Schmidt hit his 522nd career home run, surpassing both Ted Williams and Willie McCovey on the all-time list. This milestone was achieved during an 8–1 victory over the San Diego Padres, marking a significant achievement in Schmidt's illustrious baseball career. source: upi.com

Events in 1987

August 28, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 28, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 240th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1987 can also be written as 8/28/1987 in the US and as 28/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 28, 1987:

• Katie Green

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1987:

• John Huston

  John Huston was an acclaimed American film director, screenwriter, and actor, widely recognized for his influential work during Hollywood's Golden Age. Known for directing classics such as 'The Maltese Falcon' and 'The African Queen,' Huston's bold visual style and compelling storytelling left a lasting impact on cinema. [bio]

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Los Lobos - La Bamba
2. Madonna - Who's That Girl
3. Richard Marx - Don't Mean Nothing
4. Suzanne Vega - Luka
5. Debbie Gibson - Only In My Dreams

August 28, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1987 was I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
2. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
3. Spagna - Call Me
4. Madonna - Who's That Girl

August 28, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Levert - Casanova
2. Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
3. Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
4. Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
5. Natalie Cole - Jump Start

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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August 28, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1987 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 August 28, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:21 am and setting at 09:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1987.

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Someone born on August 28, 1987 is:

38 years 8 months old,

or 464 months and 26 days old,

or 2021 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14149 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1987.

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