Historical Events
Academy of Country Music Awards
22nd Academy of Country Music Awards: Hank Williams Jr, Randy Travis, and Reba McEntire win
- Los Angeles Dodger's GM Al Campanis appears on TV program ABC News: Nightline saying Blacks may not be equipped to be in baseball management, sparking a racial controversy
Sports History
Middleweight World Boxing Championship bout: Sugar Ray Leonard upsets Marvelous Marvin Hagler at Caesars Palace in Paradise, Nevada
1987 History
Famous Birthdays
- Jerrod Carmichael, American comedian and filmmaker (Rothaniel), born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
1987 Highlights
About April 6, 1987
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 11 months 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