Page 5: Historical Events In 1987

Mar 07   In the year 1987 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   On this day in history 17th Easter Seal Telethon raises $35,184,425   

Mar 08   David Hookes (306) Wayne Phillips make 462 stand for South Australia on this day in history.   

Mar 08   On this day in history fBI apprehends most wanted Claude L Dallas, Jr in California   

Mar 09   Chrysler Corporation offered to buy American Motors Corporation on this day in the year 1987.   

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

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

Mar 11   Wayne Gretzky scores 1,500th NHL point on this day in history.   

Mar 11   [Wayne] Woody Hayes, football coach (Ohio State), dies at 74 in the year 1987.   

Mar 12   On this day in history "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   World Ice Dance Championship in Cincinnati won by Bestemianova &Bukin (USSR) on this day in history.   

Mar 12   World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship in Cincinnati won by E Gordeeva &Grinkov (USSR) in the year 1987.   

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

Mar 12   World Men's Figure Skating Championship in Cincinnati won by Brian Orser (Canada) in the year 1987.   

Mar 13   On this day in history bernhard Grzimek, West German zoologist, dies at 77   

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

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

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   Sunil Gavaskar ends his Test career with an inning of 96 vs Pakistan in the year 1987.   

Mar 17   On this day in history torrential rains and mudslides in Tajikistan, Soviet Union, destroy dam, killing 19 people and leaving nine others missing.   

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) in the year 1987.   

Mar 18   US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site on this day in history.   

Mar 19   In the year 1987 arch Oboler, radio writer (Lights Out), dies at 77   

Mar 19   Bonnie Blair skates ladies world record 500 meter (39.43 seconds) in the year 1987.   

Mar 19   Fred Currey acquires Greyhound Bus Company in the year 1987.   

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

Aug 07   In the year 1987 birth of sidney Crosby, Canadian hockey player   

Sep 02   Spencer Smith, American musician (Panic at the Disco) was born on this day in history.   

Oct 23   In the year 1987 birth of faye Hamlin, Swedish singer (Play)   

Oct 29   Makoto Ogawa, Japanese singer was born on this day in history.   

Nov 06   Ana Ivanović, Serbian tennis player was born in the year 1987.   

Nov 15   Isaiah Osbourne, English footballer was born in the year 1987.   

Nov 15   On this day in history birth of ian Hecox, Member of Smosh   

Jan 01   Gustav Knuth, actor (Heidi, Rats), dies at 85 in the year 1987.   

Jan 04   F van Heek, Dutch sociologist, dies at 79 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1987 margaret Laurence, Canadian author, dies at 60   

Jan 07   Larry Carr, pianist (Flight to Rhythm), dies at 72 on this day in history.   

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   Marion Hutton, American singer and actress (b. 1919) died on this day in history.   

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