Historical Events
Music City News Awards
21st Music City News Country Awards: Randy Travis wins
- New Zealand's Labour government legislates against nuclear weapons and nuclear powered vessels in NZ. Only nation to legislate against nuclear power.
Iran-Contra Hearing
Oliver North's secretary Fawn Hall testifies at Iran-Contra hearing
Famous Deaths
- Yogi Horton, American R&B and funk drummer (Luther Vandross), commits suicide at 33
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About June 8, 1987
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Always - Atlantic Starr
#1 Song: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
