Historical Events
- "Mikado" opens at Virginia Theater NYC for 46 performances
- IBM introduces PS/2 & OS/2
Famous Birthdays
- Pablo César Aguilar, Paraguayan soccer defender (28 caps; Sportivo Luqueño, América, Cruz Azul), born in Luque, Paraguay
- Shane Lowry, Irish golfer (US Open 2016 runner-up), born in Clara, County Offaly
Famous Deaths
Buddy Rich (1917-1987)
American jazz drummer and bandleader (Buddy Rich Band - "Away We Go"), dies at 69
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About April 2, 1987
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
#1 Song: Let It Be - Ferry Aid
