Historical Events
- 15-year old boy hijacks KLM B737, demands $1 billion
- Violent rainfall/floods in Bangladesh, kills 100s
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? 33 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
