Historical Events
- 53rd Heisman Trophy Award: Tim Brown, Notre Dame (WR)
Boon's 5th Century
David Boon's 5th Test Cricket century, 143 v NZ at Brisbane
- Schonbrunn skates world record 3 km ladies (4:16.76)
Famous Deaths
- "Fat" Larry James, American drummer (Fat Larry's Band-Zoom), dies at 38
1987 Highlights
About December 5, 1987
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle
#1 Song: China In Your Hand - T'pau
