What Happened on February 20, 1987

Historical Events

  • 37th Berlin International Film Festival: "The Theme" wins the Golden Bear
  • Bomb blamed on Unabomber explodes by a computer store in Salt Lake City
  • David Hartman quits ABC's "Good Morning America" after 11 years

Famous Deaths

  • Adrian Cruft, British composer, dies at 66
  • Ivan Brkanović, Croatian composer (Triptych - Funeral Folk Rite), dies at 80
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights

About February 20, 1987

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
  • UK #1 Song: Stand By Me - Ben E. King