What Happened on November 12, 1987

Historical Events

  • "Teddy & Alice" opens at Minskoff Theater NYC for 77 performances
  • Heavy snow closes schools from DC to Maine
  • Ulla Weigerstorfer of Austria, 20, crowned 37th Miss World

Famous Birthdays

  • Bryan Little, Canadian ice hockey player, born in Edmonton, Canada
  • Jason Day, Australian golfer (PGA Championship 2015, World Number #1 2015-16, 51 weeks), born in Beaudesert, Australia

Famous Deaths

  • Roger Lewis, American businessman (CEO of Amtrak, Pam Am), dies at 75
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights

About November 12, 1987

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany
  • UK #1 Song: China In Your Hand - T'pau