What Happened on December 22, 1987

Historical Events

Nikki Sixx Overdoes

Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx overdoses from heroin

Famous Deaths

  • Alice Terry [Taaffe], actress (4 Horsemen of Apocalypse), dies
  • Henry Cotton, English golfer (British Open 1934, 1937, 1948), dies at 80
  • Leonidas Zoras, Greek conductor and composer, dies at 82
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights

About December 22, 1987

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

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