What Happened on December 13, 1987

Historical Events

  • Belgium Christian Democrats (CVP) loses parliamentary election
  • Browns set club record for most points scored in a quarter, 28
  • USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan

Famous Deaths

  • Peter Birch, American dancer, choreographer (Jane Froman's USA Canteen), and director (Captain Kangaroo), dies of a heart attack at 65
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights

About December 13, 1987

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Faith - George Michael
  • UK #1 Song: Always On My Mind - Pet Shop Boys