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
1987 Highlights
About January 16, 1987
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn