What Happened on February 22, 1987

Historical Events

  • Bruno Marie-Rose runs world record 200m indoor (20.36 sec)

Famous Deaths

Andy Warhol (1928-1987)

American pop artist (Campbell's Soup Cans; Marilyn Diptych) and film producer (Frankenstein; Bad), dies of a heart attack at 58

  • David Susskind, American TV host (Open End, David Susskind Show), dies at 66
  • Glenway Wescott, American writer (Apartment in Athens), dies at 85
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights

About February 22, 1987

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 2 months and 7 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