What Happened on November 22, 1987

Historical Events

Sports History

37th NASCAR Sprint Cup: Dale Earnhardt wins

  • Jack Sikma (Milwaukee) ends his NBA free throw streak of 51 games
  • NFL New England Patriots shutout Indianapolis Colts 24-0 at Sullivan Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts
  • Two Chicago television stations are hijacked by an unknown pirate dressed as Max Headroom.
1987 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Marouane Fellaini, Belgian footballer
Born in 1987

Famous Deaths

  • Ted Taylor, American R&B singer ("Stay Away From My Baby"), dies in a car crash at 58

About November 22, 1987

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: (I've Had) The Time Of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
  • UK #1 Song: China In Your Hand - T'pau