What Happened on December 29, 1987

Historical Events

  • Ballon d'Or: Milan's Dutch midfielder Ruud Gullit wins best football player in Europe award ahead of Paulo Futre (Porto/Atlético Madrid) and Real Madrid striker Emilio Butragueño
  • US Food and Drug Administration first approves the use of Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) to treat depression [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • Iain De Caestecker, Scottish actor (Young James Herriot; Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), born in Glasgow, Scotland
  • Joseph Lee [Lee Joe-yun], American actor (Beef), born in Arizona

About December 29, 1987

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 3 months and 29 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