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