What happened this day in history May 8, 1987

What are the important events that happened on May 8, 1987? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 8, 1987: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 8, 1987 is the 128th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 237 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 25, 1987 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 152,064 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaicosaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $11,283.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rabbit is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 8, 1987 Historical Events

  • 1987
    The Loughgall Ambush: The SAS kills eight Provisional Irish Republican Army volunteers and a civilian during an ambush in Loughgall, Northern Ireland.

Who were born on May 8, 1987?

  • 1987
    Felix Jones, American football player
  • 1987
    Mark Noble, English footballer

Who died on May 8, 1987?

  • 1987
    Doris Stokes, British psychic medium (b. 1920)

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