Page 5: Historical Events In 1987

Mar 07   On this day in history world Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champ, "Iron" Mike Tyson, became the youngest heavyweight titlist ever as he beat James Smith in a decision during a 12-round bout in Las Vegas.   

Mar 08   In the year 1987 17th Easter Seal Telethon raises $35,184,425   

Mar 08   In the year 1987 david Hookes (306) Wayne Phillips make 462 stand for South Australia   

Mar 08   FBI apprehends most wanted Claude L Dallas, Jr in California on this day in history.   

Mar 09   In the year 1987 chrysler Corporation offered to buy American Motors Corporation on this day.   

Mar 10   On this day in history vatican formal opposition to test-tube fertilization &embryo transfer   

Mar 11   In the year 1987 actor, singer, dancer, comedian, broadcaster and American entertainment icon, Danny Kaye, died in Los Angeles at the age of 74.   

Mar 11   On this day in history wayne Gretzky scores 1,500th NHL point   

Mar 11   [Wayne] Woody Hayes, football coach (Ohio State), dies at 74 on this day in history.   

Mar 12   In the year 1987 "Les Miserables" opens at Broadway/Imperial NYC for 4000+ performances   

Mar 12   Federal judge dismisses lawsuits sought by Oliver North on this day in history.   

Mar 12   In the year 1987 uSSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakhstan/Semipalitinsk USSR   

Mar 12   In the year 1987 world Ice Dance Championship in Cincinnati won by Bestemianova &Bukin (USSR)   

Mar 12   On this day in history world Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship in Cincinnati won by E Gordeeva &Grinkov (USSR)   

Mar 12   World Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Cincinnati won by Katarina Witt (German Democratic Republic) on this day in history.   

Mar 12   World Men's Figure Skating Championship in Cincinnati won by Brian Orser (Canada) on this day in history.   

Mar 13   Bernhard Grzimek, West German zoologist, dies at 77 in the year 1987.   

Mar 13   On this day in history john Gotti is acquitted of racketeering   

Mar 15   In the year 1987 "Starlight Express" opens at Gershwin Theater NYC for 761 performances   

Mar 15   In the year 1987 13th People's Choice Awards Bill Cosby   

Mar 15   13th People's Choice Awards: Bill Cosby on this day in history.   

Mar 15   On this day in history new Zealand beat West Indies by 5 wickets in Jeremy Coney's last Test Cricket   

Mar 15   On this day in history sterling W Cole, (Rep-R-NY), dies at 82   

Mar 15   On this day in history uS Davis Cup team loses to Paraguay   

Mar 16   Scott McKay, actor (Guest in House, 30 Seconds over Tokyo), dies at 71 on this day in history.   

Mar 17   IBM releases PC-DOS version 3.3 (but Windows is on the way) on this day in history.   

Mar 17   On this day in history sunil Gavaskar ends his Test career with an inning of 96 vs Pakistan   

Mar 17   Torrential rains and mudslides in Tajikistan, Soviet Union, destroy dam, killing 19 people and leaving nine others missing in the year 1987.   

Mar 18   In the year 1987 bil Baird, puppeteer (Jack Paar Show), dies at 82   

Mar 18   Gerber survey find most popular names for newborns (Jessica & Matthew) on this day in history.   

Mar 18   In the year 1987 uS performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site   

Mar 19   Arch Oboler, radio writer (Lights Out), dies at 77 on this day in history.   

Mar 19   On this day in history bonnie Blair skates ladies world record 500 meter (39.43 seconds)   

Mar 19   In the year 1987 fred Currey acquires Greyhound Bus Company   

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Apr 30   Nikki Webster, Australian entertainer was born on this day in history.   

Aug 07   Sidney Crosby, Canadian hockey player was born in the year 1987.   

Sep 02   Spencer Smith, American musician (Panic at the Disco) was born in the year 1987.   

Oct 23   Faye Hamlin, Swedish singer (Play) was born in the year 1987.   

Oct 29   In the year 1987 birth of makoto Ogawa, Japanese singer   

Nov 06   On this day in history birth of ana Ivanović, Serbian tennis player   

Nov 15   Isaiah Osbourne, English footballer was born on this day in history.   

Nov 15   Ian Hecox, Member of Smosh was born in the year 1987.   

Jan 01   Gustav Knuth, actor (Heidi, Rats), dies at 85 on this day in history.   

Jan 04   On this day in history f van Heek, Dutch sociologist, dies at 79   

Jan 05   Margaret Laurence, Canadian author, dies at 60 on this day in history.   

Jan 07   In the year 1987 larry Carr, pianist (Flight to Rhythm), dies at 72   

Jan 08   On this day in history p G Joshi, cricketer (12 Tests for India 1951-60, ct 18 stp 9), dies   

Jan 09   Arthur Lake, actor (Dagwood-Blondie), dies at 81 in the year 1987.   

Jan 10   In the year 1987 death of marion Hutton, American singer and actress (b. 1919)   

Jan 11   In the year 1987 death of albert Ferber, Swiss-English pianist (b. 1911)