What Happened on April 7, 1987

Historical Events

  • Al Campanis, Dodger executive for more than 40 years, resigns, after making racial remarks on "Nightline"
  • National Museum of Female Physicians opens in Washington, D.C.

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexa Demara, American model and actress
  • Ismael Cruz Córdova, Puerto Rican actor (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico
Born in 1987

Famous Deaths

  • Maxine Sullivan [Marietta Williams], American jazz vocalist and performer ("Going Places"), dies following a seizure at 75

About April 7, 1987

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
  • UK #1 Song: Let It Be - Ferry Aid