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Born in 1987: Canada
This was Canada in 1987. Add your birthday to see your exact day.
What was Canada like in 1987?
Here is what Canada was like in 1987. The biggest song was “La Bamba”. In cinemas, people watched “Le Déclin de l'empire américain”. In the news: Frobisher Bay becomes Iqaluit. 1987 was also the Year of the Fire Rabbit, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1987.
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Songs
- La Bamba · Los Lobos
Films
- Le Déclin de l'empire américain · Golden Reel Award 1987
On TV
- La Soirée du hockey · Radio-Canada
- Hockey Night in Canada · CBC
- Front Page Challenge · CBC
- The Nature of Things · CBC
Cartoons
- The Raccoons · CBC
- The Man Who Planted Trees · Frédéric Back · Radio-Canada
Cars
- Volvos made in Halifax · Volvo
- Ford F-Series pickup · Ford
- Pontiac Acadian · Pontiac (General Motors of Canada)
- Dodge Caravan minivan · Dodge (Chrysler)
Snacks and ice creams
- Indian-style pizza
Phones and gadgets
- ATI graphics cards · ATI Technologies
Fashion
- Alfred Sung for working women · Alfred Sung
- Tilley hats · Tilley Endurables
- Club Monaco basics · Club Monaco
Sports
- Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup · 1987 Stanley Cup Final (1987-05-17)
- Canada wins the Canada Cup · 1987 Canada Cup (1987-09-11)
- Edmonton Eskimos win the Grey Cup · 75th Grey Cup (1987-11-29)
Popular baby names
- Jessica · Girls
- Michael · Boys
- Matthew · Boys
- Amanda · Girls
- Andrew · Boys
- Ashley · Girls
In the news
- Frobisher Bay becomes Iqaluit (1987-01-01)
- The Meech Lake Accord (1987-04-30)
- Rick Hansen comes home (1987-05-22)
- Quebec ratifies Meech Lake (1987-06-23)
- Hello, loonie (1987-06-30)
- Quebec City on the World Heritage list (1987-07-03)
- Madonna plays the Forum (1987-07-06)
- Montreal flood (1987-07-14)
1987: the Year of the Fire Rabbit
People born from about 4 February 1987 to 3 February 1988 share the Rabbit as their year animal, with the Fire element: gentleness and good taste with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Fire Tiger year.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Canada like in 1987?
Here is what Canada was like in 1987. The biggest song was “La Bamba”. In cinemas, people watched “Le Déclin de l'empire américain”. In the news: Frobisher Bay becomes Iqaluit. 1987 was also the Year of the Fire Rabbit, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1987.
What was the No. 1 song in Canada in 1987?
“La Bamba” was the biggest song of 1987 in Canada.
What animal year was 1987?
1987 was the Year of the Fire Rabbit, from about 4 February 1987 to 3 February 1988. People born in January 1987 belong to the Fire Tiger year.
What were popular baby names in Canada in 1987?
Popular names included Jessica, Michael, Matthew, and Amanda.
How old is someone born in 1987?
Someone born in 1987 turns 39 in 2026.
How can I see the exact day I was born?
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Last updated October 27, 2026