What Happened on April 6, 1987

Historical Events

Music Awards

22nd Academy of Country Music Awards: Hank Williams Jr, Randy Travis, and Reba McEntire win

Hank Williams Jr — Country Music Singer and Songwriter Hank Williams Jr

Reba McEntire — Country Singer Reba McEntire

Randy Travis — Country Music Singer Randy Travis

Los Angeles Dodger's GM Al Campanis appears on TV program ABC News: Nightline saying Blacks may not be equipped to be in baseball management, sparking a racial controversy

Sports History

Middleweight World Boxing Championship bout: Sugar Ray Leonard upsets Marvelous Marvin Hagler at Caesars Palace in Paradise, Nevada

Sugar Ray Leonard — Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard

1987 Highlights

About April 6, 1987

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries

What Happened in 1987

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