What happened on Thursday April 30, 1987?

Here's what happened on April 30, 1987:

• Meech Lake Accord principles agreed On April 30, 1987, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and the ten provincial premiers reached a unanimous agreement at Meech Lake, Quebec, to amend Canada's Constitution. The accord aimed to bring Quebec into the constitutional fold by recognizing it as a distinct society, enhancing provincial powers over immigration and Supreme Court appointments, and providing a veto over future constitutional changes. The agreement also entailed annual First Ministers' Conferences on the economy and constitutional matters. source: heritage.nf.ca
• Bill Elliott sets NASCAR qualifying record at Talladega On April 30, 1987, Bill Elliott set the NASCAR qualifying record at Talladega Superspeedway, achieving an average speed of 212.809 mph in his Ford Thunderbird. This record-breaking lap remains the fastest qualifying speed in NASCAR history as of October 2025. source: espn.com
• Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone's official visit to the United States On April 30, 1987, Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone arrived in Washington, D.C., for an official visit at the invitation of President Ronald Reagan. The visit aimed to address the growing trade tensions between the two nations, particularly concerning the U.S. trade deficit with Japan and disputes over Japanese semiconductor exports. During the visit, Nakasone and Reagan held discussions to ease these tensions and reaffirm their personal and political alliance. source: reaganlibrary.gov
• Mike Bossy's Final NHL Game New York Islanders' legendary player Mike Bossy plays his final professional hockey game, marking the end of a remarkable career in the NHL.
• Lou Lamoriello Becomes Devils President Lou Lamoriello is named president of the New Jersey Devils, a pivotal moment in the team's management history.
• Nikki Webster Birth Nikki Webster, an Australian pop star, entertainer, and model, is born on this date.

Events in 1987

April 30, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 30, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 120th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1987 can also be written as 4/30/1987 in the US and as 30/4/1987 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1987 in April 1987 calendar

Famous people born on April 30, 1987:

• Rohit Sharma

  Prominent Indian cricketer who plays as a right-handed batsman for Mumbai Indians in IPL and the Indian national cricket team, known for his...

• Nikki Webster

  Australian singer and actress known for her performances in pop music and television, particularly famous for her role in the Sydney 2000...

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on April 30th

April 30, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1987 was (I Just) Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
2. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
3. Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Prince - Sign O' The Times

April 30, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
2. Ferry Aid - Let It Be
3. Mel & Kim - Respectable
4. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
5. Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight

April 30, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1987 was Don't Disturb This Groove by The System, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
2. Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
3. Atlantic Starr - Always
4. Smokey Robinson - Just To See Her
5. Prince - Sign 'O' The Times

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 30, 1987 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:05 am and setting at 11:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1987 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1987.

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Someone born on April 30, 1987 is:

39 years and 24 days old,

or 468 months and 24 days old,

or 2038 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14269 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1987?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 30th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 30, 1987.

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