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January 3, 1987 in Music History

Day of the Week: Saturday

Events in Music

  • "Oh Coward!" closes at Helen Hayes Theater NYC after 56 performances
  • "Smile" closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC after 48 performances

Hall of fameHall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts 1st female artist, Aretha Franklin

Soul Singer Aretha Franklin
Soul Singer
Aretha Franklin

Weddings in Music

  • Singer/Miss America Vanessa Williams marries Ramon T Hervey in NYC
1987 in Music

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