Historical Events
Once Upon a Long Ago
Paul McCartney releases single "Once Upon a Long Ago"
Famous Weddings
Lenny Kravitz & Lisa Bonet
American "The Cosby Show" actress Lisa Bonet (20) weds American singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz (23) on her birthday, in Las Vegas, Nevada; divorce in 1993
Famous Deaths
- Jim Brewer, American baseball relief pitcher (World Series 1965; MLB All Star 1973; LA Dodgers), dies of injuries suffered in car accident at 50
- Zubir Said, Singaporean composer who composed Singapore's national anthem, dies at 80
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About November 16, 1987
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Mony Mony - Billy Idol
- #1 Song: China In Your Hand - T'pau