Historical Events
Hextall Scores 1st Goalie Goal
Flyers' Ron Hextall becomes 1st NHL goalie to actually score a goal, shooting the puck into Boston Bruins empty net in 5-2 win at The Spectrum in Philadelphia
- Occupied Palestinians start "intefadeh" (uprising) against Israel
- Peruvian Navy Fokker F27-400M chartered by Alianza Lima FC crashes into Pacific Ocean 7 miles from Jorge Chávez International Airport near Callao; 43 killed, only pilot survives
Medium Range Nuclear Missile Treaty
US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev sign a treaty eliminating medium range nuclear missiles
Famous Deaths
- José Casanova, Peruvian soccer midfielder (10 caps; Alianza Lima), dies in Alianza Lima air disaster at 23
- José González, Peruvian soccer goalkeeper (20 caps; Alianza Lima), dies in Alianza Lima air disaster at 33
- Marcos Calderón, Peruvian soccer coach (Peru 1975-79; Copa América 1975), dies in Alianza Lima air disaster at 59
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About December 8, 1987
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Faith - George Michael
#1 Song: China In Your Hand - T'pau
