What Happened on April 6, 1987

Day of the Week: Monday

Historical Events


Music awardsMusic Awards

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

Country Music Singer and Songwriter Hank Williams Jr
Country Music Singer and Songwriter
Hank Williams Jr
  • Al Campanis appears on Niteline saying blacks may not be equiped to be in baseball management, sparking a racial controversy
  • Sugar Ray Leonard upsets Marvelous Marvin Hagler

Famous Birthdays

  • Levi Porter, English footballer