Historical Events
- 15-year old boy hijacks KLM B737, demands $1 billion
- Violent rainfall and floods in Bangladesh, kill 100's of people
Famous Birthdays
- Nikki Gil, Filipina actress, host and singer, born in Manila, Philippines
Famous Deaths
- Didier Pironi, French racing car driver (b. 1952)
- Siegfried Borris, German composer, dies at 80
1987 Highlights
About August 23, 1987
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: La Bamba - Los Lobos
#1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
