Historical Events
- New York City radio station WFAN-AM commences first 24 hour all sports radio format
Event of Interest
US President Ronald Reagan nominates Robert Bork for a seat on the Supreme Court, rejected by US Senate in October
- WHN-AM in NY City changes call letters to WFAN (now WEVD) replacing WHN's country music, WYNY-FM adopts country music format
Famous Deaths
- Snakefinger [Philip Lithman], British singer and songwriter. guitarist, and violinist (The Residents), dies of a heart attack at 38
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About July 1, 1987
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: It's A Sin - Pet Shop Boys
