Historical Events
- Cards outfield sets record of no putouts in a 4-2 in 13 inning
- Jackie Joyner-Kersee ties world record with 24'5½" jump
Famous Deaths
- Vincent Persichetti, American composer (Sibyl), dies at 72
1987 Highlights
About August 13, 1987
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo