Historical Events
- Blizzard in NJ, as 334 attend Devils-Flame NHL game, NJ wins 7-5
- Pennsylvania politician R. Budd Dwyer shoots and kills himself at a press conference on live national television, leading to debates on boundaries in journalism
Famous Birthdays
- Astrid Jacobsen, Norwegian cross-country skier, born in Trondheim, Norway
- Shane Long, Irish soccer striker (fastest EPL goal 7.69s 2019), born in Gortnahoe, Republic of Ireland
Famous Deaths
- R. Budd Dwyer, American Pennsylvania State Treasurer who shot himself at a televised news conference while facing prison for conspiracy and perjury, shoots himself to death, at 47
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About January 22, 1987
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 3 months and 6 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
