Historical Events
- 16th Fiesta Bowl: #2 Penn State beats #1 Miami, 14-10
- Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 116-106 to give coach Jack Ramsay his 800th NBA victory; at the time Ramsey is one of only 2 coaches (with Red Auerbach) to reach milestone
Chadian Troops Conquer Fada
Troops of Chadian President Hissène Habré conquer the Fada oasis
Famous Birthdays
- Loui Batley, British actress
- Shelley Hennig, American actress (Stephanie Johnson-Days of Our Lives; When We First Met)and model who won Miss Teen USA 2004, born in Metairie, Louisiana
- Syesha Mercado, American pop and soul singer, born in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Famous Deaths
- Jean de Gribaldy, French road cyclist & team director (Frimatic - Viva, Miko, Sem - France Loire), dies at 64
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About January 2, 1987
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles
#1 Song: Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town) - Jackie Wilson
