This is an in-depth look at all the must-know facts about August 5, 1987 🗓️ that no one tells you about. If you were born on this date, prepare to get your mind blown 🤯.
Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as interesting things that happened when you were born – from major world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and so much more!
We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s go.
📅 Day of Week
August 5th in 1987 was a Wednesday and was the 217th day of the 8th month of 1987 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 66th day of Summer and there was 27 days left until Fall (autumn). The next time you can reuse 1987 calendar will be in 2026. Both calendars will be exactly the same.
⭐️ 3rd quarter of the year
⚡️ The 66th day of Summer
⏳ This date was 13,623 days ago
🪐 Zodiac sign for this date is Leo
🗓️ August 5, 1987 was a Wednesday
📆 In 2025, August 5 is on a Wednesday
→ August 5, 1987 in Roman numerals: VIII V MCMLXXXVII (mm dd yyyy)
🎉 My Birthday
You were born in the Summer of 1987 on a Wednesday. You are 37 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Rabbit. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 4,541 days or 12.44 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 462 🌖 full moons after you were born up to this day.
⏱️ You are 19,618,469 minutes old
⏳ You have been alive: 326,974 hours
⭐️ You’ve been alive
🌌 Your birth sign is Leo
🐇 You were born in the Year of the Rabbit
→ Age on next birthday: 38 years old
Being born in 1987 makes you a part of Millennials Generation. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.
Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are born between 1980 and 1995. Millennial grew up using electronics, the Internet and online social communities. They are tech-savvy, family-centric, achievement-oriented, curious, usually wanting instant gratification and recognition. This generation possesses many characteristics that are unique in comparison to past generations.Your birthday numbers are 8, 5 and 1987, which reveal that your Life Path number is 11. Your zodiac sign is Leo with a ruling planet Sun. Your birthstone is the Peridot and Sardonyx, and your birth flower is the Gladiolus.
Continue below to find out what this all means in detail 👇
🎊🎈 Next Birthday
Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Friday and your 39th birthday will be on a Wednesday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.
⏰ FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second was on April 13, 2019.
🪐 What’s my zodiac sign?
There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.
People who are born on August 5 in 1987 have an zodiac sign of Leo ♌. Leos love the limelight. They are are creative and funny, and what's more, they ooze passion.
According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 1987 means your zodiac animal is a Rabbit. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.
People born in the year of the Rabbit are popular because they are sincere and avoid conflict. Though they're sensitive, they also hesitate, which makes them lose out on chances.
This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.
The ruling planet of Leo is Sun. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives — each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is critical to understanding your horoscope.
The Sun is the most important planet. It is your ego, your motivation, your interests, your basic likes and dislikes, your vitality, and how you express and identify yourself. The Sun is connected to the Masculine and your father.🪐 Zodiac sign: Leo – ♌
🐇 Zodiac animal: Rabbit
🌌 Ruling Planet: Sun ☉
🌊 Zodiac Element: Water
→ Zodiac Quality: Fixed
🚶Life Path number
The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.
If you were born on August 5, 1987, your Life Path number is 11. Elevens are the most intuitive of all Life Path Numbers and can sense a great deal about what’s going on behind the scenes. They have an innate understanding of others and are easily able to pick up on deeper cues.
🎵 Your birthday song
The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" by U2. (Billboard Hot 100 – August 5, 1987). Ask your parents if they remember this song.
According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was "Bootylicious" by Destiny's Child. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey, and on your 21st birthday it was "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry.
🎁 Celebrity birthdays on this day
Below are famous people and celebrities born on August 5, 1987. You share a birthday with Xenia Tchoumitcheva (model).
🎄 Holidays on August 5
No major holidays found for this date.🌎 The world on this day
Ronald Reagan (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 5.06 billion, according to census.gov.
Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.
Every decade sees a lot of change, no matter the country, no matter the cause. The '80s was a pivotal time period that began to change the course of the world. Let's look back and see how influential this decade was, from the fun times to the hard times.In the 1980s, Pac-Man was released and Cinco de Mayo took off as a holiday in the United States, 1980 Olympic Summer Games were held in Moscow, smiley emoticons (emojis) were first used by computer scientist Scott Fahlman in 1982, CNN was founded by media mogul Ted Turner, BET was launched and MTV debuted in 1981 - shockingly, cable television did not have commercials until the 1980s.
In '80s we saw the first ever liposuction surgery, the first ever Compact Discs released, and the first ever Hooters restaurant open. The first African-American to win the Miss America pageant was Vanessa Williams in 1983. In 1986, the Soviet Union had the Chernobyl disaster.
There were an estimated 138,691,278 babies born throughout the world in 1987. In 1987, the most popular baby name was Jessica for girls and Michael for boys, according to Social Security Administration.
The most popular movie in 1987 was Three Men and a Baby directed by Leonard Nimoy starring Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, Ted Danson. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! developed by Nintendo, was one of the most popular video games in 1987.
📜 Historical events on August 5th
Below are some of the most important events that happened on August 5, 1987.
The last major Viking army to raid England is defeated at the Battle of Tettenhall by the allied forces of Mercia and Wessex, led by King Edward and Earl Aethelred.William Wallace, who led Scottish resistance to England, is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution.
Humphrey Gilbert claims Newfoundland for the British crown - first English colony in North America and the beginning of the British Empire.
Battle of Petrovaradin/Peterwardein: Habsburgs under Eugene of Savoy defeat the Turks in a decisive victory.
Battle of Mobile Bay, won by the Union Army led by Rear Admiral Farragut with the cry "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" (US Civil War).
🏆 Sports in 1987
New York Giants beat Denver Broncos (39 - 20) to win Super Bowl XXI on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, CA. Minnesota Twins beat St. Louis Cardinals (4 - 3) to win the 1987 World Series. Los Angeles Lakers beat Boston Celtics (4 - 2) to win the 1987 NBA Finals. Edmonton Oilers defeated Philadelphia Flyers (4 - 3) to win the 1987 Stanley Cup.💎 Birthstone
Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.
The birthstone for August 5, 1987 is Peridot and Sardonyx. Peridot symbolizes strength. Peridot is sometimes called "the evening emerald" for its light green color and resonance with the other realms. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Topaz and Citrine.
🌼 Birth flower
Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.
The birth flower for August is Gladiolus. The name Gladiolus comes from the Latin 'gladius', meaning 'sword'. The name in fact is a reference to the sword-swinging gladiators of ancient Rome. Gladioli are said to embody strength, generosity and moral integrity.
🍾 It’s my birthday quotes
'And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.' - Abraham Lincoln 👌 FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in Spanish? 'Feliz cumpleaños'.Refresh page to see a new quote.
💬 Birthday messages
'Don't just count your years, make your years count.'Refresh for a new message.
It’s my birthday wishes
'May you be gifted with life's biggest joys and never-ending bliss. After all, you yourself are a gift to earth, so you deserve the best. Happy birthday!'Refresh to see a new wish.
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