What Happened on December 28, 1987

Historical Events

  • Ronald Gene Simmons kills 2 former employers and wounds 4 in a shooting spree and surrenders to police; later bodies of 14 of his relatives he had murdered are found at his home near Dover, Arkansas

Famous Birthdays

  • Thomas Dekker, American actor, born in Las Vegas, Nevada

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Malik, Lebanon's 1st delegate to UN, dies at 81
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights

About December 28, 1987

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn

Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

Music Charts

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