What Happened on March 25, 1987

Historical Events

  • The US Supreme Court rules that gender-based workplace affirmative action plans do not constitute discrimination on the basis of sex under the Civil Rights Act 1964

Famous Birthdays

  • Jason Castro, American Idol contestant
  • Nobunari Oda, Japanese figure skater
Born in 1987

Famous Deaths

  • Henry Richardson LaBouisse, American diplomat (headed UNICEF (1965-79), dies at 83
1987 Highlights

About March 25, 1987

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lean On Me - Club Nouveau
  • UK #1 Song: Respectable - Mel & Kim