Historical Events
- Gary Hart quits US democratic presidential race due to affair with Donna Rice
- The Loughgall ambush: The SAS kill 8 IRA members and 1 civilian, in Loughgall, Northern Ireland
Famous Birthdays
- Aneurin Barnard, Welsh actor (The White Queen), born in Bridgend, Wales
- Felix Jones, American football player (Dallas Cowboys), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Famous Deaths
- Doris Stokes, British psychic medium (b. 1920)
- Pam Ewing (Victoria Principal) character on Dallas, is killed off
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About May 8, 1987
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: (I Just) Died In Your Arms - Cutting Crew
#1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
