Historical Events
- Dow Jones closes above 2,000 for 1st time (2,002.25)
- Jack Sikma (Milwaukee) begins NBA free throw streak of 51 games
Famous Birthdays
Cynthia Erivo (37 years old)
British Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning stage and screen actress (The Color Purple; Harriet) and singer-songwriter ("Stand Up"), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Manuel Blancafort, Spanish-Catalan pianist and composer, dies at 89
- Nana Joshi, Indian cricket wicket-keeper (12 tests, 27 dismissals, 1 x 50; Maharashtra CC), dies at 60
- Peter Adams [James H Adams II], American actor (Zorro, Kraft Mystery Theater, Alternative), dies of cancer at 69
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About January 8, 1987
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles
#1 Song: Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town) - Jackie Wilson
