Historical Events
- 74th Tour de France won by Stephen Roche of Ireland
- Catfish Hunter Billy Williams and Ray Dandridge inducted in Baseball Hall of Fame
Famous Birthdays
- Miriam McDonald, Canadian actress (Degrassi: The Next Generation), born in Oakville, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Jim Bishop, American journalist and author (The Day Lincoln was Shot), dies at 79
- Joe Liggins {Theodro Elliott], American jazz, R&B, and jump blues pianist, songwriter, and vocalist ("The Honeydripper"; "Pink Champagne'), dies after a stroke at 71
1987 Highlights
About July 26, 1987
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shakedown (From "Beverly Hills Cop II") - Bob Seger
#1 Song: La Bamba - Los Lobos