Historical Events
- "Oh Coward!" closes at Helen Hayes Theater NYC after 56 performances
- "Smile" closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC after 48 performances
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Aretha Franklin is the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987 History
Famous Weddings
Vanessa Williams
American singer and former Miss America Vanessa Williams (23) marries Ramon T. Hervey in NYC; divorce 1997
Mats Wilander
Swedish tennis player Mats Wilander (22) weds South African model Sonya Mulholland in South Africa
About January 3, 1987
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles
#1 Song: Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town) - Jackie Wilson
