Historical Events
- Announcement of possible Martian tornadoes
Famous Birthdays
- Anže Kopitar, Slovenian ice hockey player, born in Jesenice, Slovenia
- Jon Scheyer, American-Israeli basketball player, born in Northbrook, Illinois
Famous Weddings
Patrick Dempsey
Actor Patrick Dempsey (21) weds manager Rocky Parker (47)
Famous Deaths
Bayard Rustin (1910-1987)
American civil rights leader (March on Washington organizer, Social Democrats USA), dies of a perforated appendix at 75
- Malcolm Kirk, English wrestler (b. 1936)
1987 Highlights
About August 24, 1987
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 14 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
