Historical Events
- "Little Shop of Horrors" is released in Germany
- Colt revolver (Peacemaker) of 1873 sells for $242,000
- NHL Prince of Wales Conference Final: Philadelphia Flyers beat Montreal Canadians, 4 games to 2
Famous Birthdays
- Franck Songo'o, Cameroonian footballer, born in Yaoundé, Cameron
- Francois Steyn, South African rugby union footballer
Famous Deaths
Rita Hayworth (1918-1987)
American actress (Gilda; Cover Girl; The Lady from Shanghai), dies of Alzheimer's disease at 68
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About May 14, 1987
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: With or Without You - U2
- #1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship