Historical Events
- New York City radio station WFAN-AM commences first 24 hour all sports radio format
Historic Event
US President Ronald Reagan nominates Robert Bork for a seat on the Supreme Court, rejected by US Senate in October
- WHN-AM in NY City changes call letters to WFAN (now WEVD) replacing WHN's country music, WYNY-FM adopts country music format
Famous Deaths
- Snakefinger, British-born musician (b. 1949)
1987 Highlights
About July 1, 1987
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: It's A Sin - Pet Shop Boys
