Historical Events
- Ice Dance Championship at Cincinnati won by Bestemianova & Bukin (URS)
Event of Interest
John Gotti, boss of the Gambino crime family, is acquitted of racketeering
- Washington Caps score 5 goals against Toronto in 3 mins & 3 secs
Famous Birthdays
- Marco Andretti, American racecar driver (grandson of Mario Andretti), born in Nazareth, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Bernhard Grzimek, German zoologist (West Germany), dies at 77
- Fela Sowande, Nigerian musician and composer, dies at 81
- Finn Videro, Danish organist and composer, dies at 80
- Gerald Moore, English pianist (Am I Too Loud), dies at 87
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About March 13, 1987
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Jacob's Ladder - Huey Lewis & The News
- #1 Song: Everything I Own - Boy George