Sunday, 15th November 1987 in Madrid
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Madrid! It's World Recycling Day and Clean Air Day. Explore 61 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Madrid. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Madrid brings partly cloudy with temperatures between 2°C and 13°C. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Scorpio. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 15th November in Madrid, ES.
On 15 November 1987, Madrid experienced partly cloudy conditions typical of late autumn in the Spanish capital. The city, situated on the Meseta Central at an elevation of approximately 646 metres, serves as Spain's largest metropolitan area and cultural hub. Those born on this date fell under the Scorpio zodiac sign, whilst the moon was in its first quarter phase.
Several significant events have marked this date throughout history. In 1889, Brazilian emperor Pedro II was overthrown in a coup led by Deodoro da Fonseca, fundamentally altering the nation's political structure and establishing it as a republic. The Soviet spacecraft Buran launched uncrewed in 1988, representing a pivotal moment in aerospace competition during the Cold War as the Soviet response to NASA's Space Shuttle programme.
The historical record also documents numerous other occurrences on this date, spanning from early medieval times to the modern era. These range from military conflicts in ancient Britain to more recent political upheaval and technological advancement, illustrating how this particular date has witnessed transformative events across centuries and continents.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Madrid on 15th November 1987
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Fortune of the Day
15th November in the Stars – Star Sign Scorpio
Personality Profile
Personality People born on November 15th blend intense emotional depth with spiritual curiosity. Neptune's influence adds a contemplative, imaginative layer to their typical Scorpio nature, creating someone drawn to mysteries and hidden truths. Their personalities fascinate through psychological complexity.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths include psychological insight, unwavering loyalty, and transformative power. These individuals possess keen intuition and spiritual awareness. Weaknesses stem from controlling tendencies, emotional intensity that can isolate, and a secretive nature.
Love In relationships, these people seek profound emotional and spiritual connection. They love intensely, demandingly, and unconditionally, yet require absolute trust and transparency. Jealousy and possessiveness can become obstacles.
Caree & Finance Numerology 8 suggests business acumen and material success potential. Ideal careers include psychology, finance, occult studies, or healing professions. Their ability to perceive hidden patterns makes them invaluable strategists and analysts.
Health These individuals thrive with meditation, yoga, and spiritual practices for emotional regulation. Deep feelings can manifest as psychological strain; regular introspection is essential. Structured routines support sustained wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its first quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Fire).
Fun Facts About 15th November
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Someone born on this day in 1987 would be 38 years old today — just 14,040 days into life, which is roughly 336,979 hours, 20,218,779 minutes, or 1,213,126,780 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 319. day of the year.
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Famous Birthdays on 15th November
- Jona Viray, Filipino singer (1989)
- B.o.B, American rapper, songwriter, and producer (1988)
- Quanitra Hollingsworth, American-Turkish basketball player (1988)
- Morgan Parra, French rugby player (1988)
- Billy Twelvetrees, English rugby player (1988)
- Sergio Llull, Spanish basketball player (1987)
- Winston Duke, Tobagonian-American actor (1986)
- Coye Francies, American football player (1986)
- Sania Mirza, Indian tennis player (1986)
- Jerry Roush, American singer-songwriter (1986)
Lives Remembered on 15th November
- Billo Frómeta, Dominican conductor and composer (born 1915) (1988)
- Ieronymos I of Athens, Greek archbishop and theologian (born 1905) (1988)
- Méret Oppenheim, German-Swiss painter, photographer, and poet (born 1913) (1985)
- Baby Fae, American infant, who received baboon heart (born 1984) (1984)
- John Grimaldi, English keyboard player and songwriter (born 1955) (1983)
- Charlie Grimm, American baseball player and manager (born 1898) (1983)
- John Le Mesurier, English actor (born 1912) (1983)
- Vinoba Bhave, Indian philosopher and Gandhian, Bharat Ratna Awardee (born 1895) (1982)
- Martín de Álzaga, Argentinian race car driver (born 1901) (1982)
- Steve Macko, American baseball player and coach (born 1954) (1981)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 15th November
- America Recycles Day (United States)
- Christian feast day: Abibus of Edessa
- Christian feast day: Albert the Great
- Christian feast day: Blessed Caius of Korea
- Christian feast day: Didier of Cahors
- Christian feast day: Francis Asbury and George Whitefield (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: Blessed Hugh Faringdon
- Christian feast day: Leopold III, a public holiday in Lower Austria and Vienna.
- Christian feast day: Malo
- Christian feast day: Mechell
- Christian feast day: November 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Day of the German-speaking Community of Belgium (German-speaking Community of Belgium)
- Day of the Imprisoned Writer (International observance)
- Independence Day, unilaterally declared in 1988. (Palestine)
- King's Feast (Belgium)
- National Tree Planting Day (Sri Lanka)
- Peace Day (Ivory Coast)
- Republic Proclamation Day (Brazil)
- Shichi-Go-San (Japan)
- Republic Day (Northern Cyprus)
- The beginning of Nativity Fast (Eastern Orthodox)
What Happened on 15th November?
- The Communist People's Republic of Bulgaria is disestablished and a new republican government is instituted. (1990)
- Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on STS-38, a classified mission for the Department of Defense. (1990)
- In the Soviet Union, the uncrewed Shuttle Buran makes its only space flight. (1988)
- Israeli–Palestinian conflict: An independent State of Palestine is proclaimed by the Palestinian National Council. (1988)
- The first Fairtrade label, Max Havelaar, is launched in the Netherlands. (1988)
- In Brașov, Romania, workers rebel against the communist regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu. (1987)
- Continental Airlines Flight 1713 crashes during takeoff from Stapleton International Airport in Denver, Colorado, killing 25. (1987)
- A research assistant is injured when a package from the Unabomber addressed to a University of Michigan professor explodes. (1985)
- The Anglo-Irish Agreement is signed at Hillsborough Castle by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Irish Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald. (1985)