Historical Events
B.B. King Donates Records
B.B. King donates his 7,000 record collection to the University of Mississippi
Second Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Second Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: The Coasters; Eddie Cochran; Bo Diddley; Aretha Franklin; Marvin Gaye; Bill Haley; B.B. King; Clyde McPhatter; Ricky Nelson; Roy Orbison; Carl Perkins; Smokey Robinson; Joe Turner; Muddy Waters; Jackie Wilson; Louis Jordan; T-Bone Walker; Hank Williams; Leonard Chess; Ahmet Ertegun; Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller; and Jerry Wexler
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Ledley, Welsh footballer
Famous Deaths
- Charles Goodell, American politician (b. 1926)
- Pieter G Buckinx, Flemish writer (7th Day), dies at 83
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About January 21, 1987
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: At This Moment - Billy Vera & The Beaters
#1 Song: Jack Your Body - Steve 'Silk' Hurley
