What Happened on October 6, 1987

Historical Events

Music Single

"Faith" single released by George Michael (Billboard Song of the Year 1988)

  • Military coup leader Major-General Sitiveni Rabuka declares Fiji a republic
  • US Senate Judiciary Committee votes 9-5 to send nomination of Robert Bork for a seat on the Supreme Court to full senate with an unfavorable recommendation
1987 History

About October 6, 1987

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
  • UK #1 Song: Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance) - M/A/R/R/S