Historical Events
Event of Interest
August Wilson's "Fences" wins 1987 Pulitzer Prize for drama
- British Conservative MP Harvey Proctor appears at Bow Street Magistrates' Court in London charged with gross indecency
- FCC imposes a broader definition of indecency over airwaves
- Howard Stern & Infinity Broadcasting are warned by FCC
NBA Record
Michael Jordan becomes the second NBA player in history to score 3,000 points in a season
- Peter Taylor's "Summons to Memphis" wins Pulitzer Prize for fiction
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Lennon, English footballer, born in Leeds, United Kingdom
- Neil Haskell, American contemporary dancer (SYTYCD season 3 finalist), born in Clarence Center, New York
About April 16, 1987
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - Aretha Franklin & George Michael
#1 Song: Let It Be - Ferry Aid
