Historical Events
- "Stardust" closes at Biltmore Theater NYC after 102 performances
- USS Stark hit by Iraqi missiles, 37 sailors die
Famous Birthdays
- Edvald Boasson Hagen, Norwegian cyclist (Norwegian National Road Race Champions 2012), born in Rudsbygd, Norway
Famous Deaths
- Gunnar Myrdal, Swedish economist and economist (Nobel 1974), dies at 88
1987 Highlights
About May 17, 1987
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: With or Without You - U2
#1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship