Famous Birthdays
- Cassey Ho, American social media fitness entrepreneur, born in Los Angeles, California
- Lauren McAvoy, British fashion model, born in Wickford, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Bertram Wainer, Australian pro-abortion campaigner (b. 1928)
- Earl Wilson, American journalist and columnist (Midnight Earl), dies at 79
- Ilse Lagner, German antiwar writer, dies at 87
- Ilse Langen, writer, dies at 87
- Joyce Jameson, American comedienne and actress (Spike Jones Show, The Outlaw Josey Wales), commits suicide at 59
- Robert De Kers [Keersmaeker], Belgian jazz trumpeter and bandleaders, dies at 80
1987 Highlights
About January 16, 1987
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shake You Down - Gregory Abbott- #1 Song: Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town) - Jackie Wilson
#1 Song: Shake You Down - Gregory Abbott
#1 Song: Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town) - Jackie Wilson
