Historical Events
- Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, opens
- New York City subway gunman Bernhard Getz acquitted on all but gun possession charges after shooting 4 black youths who tried to rob him
Famous Birthdays
- Abby Elliott, American actress (The Bear), born in New York City
- Ali Stroker, American actress and singer, first actress to appear in a wheelchair on Broadway and win a Tony award, born in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Diana DeGarmo (36 years old)
American singer (American Idol) and actress (The Young and the Restless), born in Birmingham, Alabama
- Per Ciljan Skjelbred, Norwegian soccer midfielder (43 caps; Hamburger SV, Hertha BSC, Rosenborg), born in Trondheim, Norway
Famous Deaths
- John Mikaelsson, Swedish race walker (Olympic gold 10k 1948, 52), dies at 73
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About June 16, 1987
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Head To Toe - Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam
#1 Song: Star Trekkin' - The Firm
