Hurricane on the Way? Don't Worry
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Historical Events
- 6th Belgium government of Martens falls
- Allan Knee and Brian Gari's musical "Late Nite Comic" opens at Ritz Theater, NYC; runs for 4 performances
- Coup in Burkina Faso, president Sankara dies
- Lanford Wilson's "Burn This" premieres in NYC
- NFL Players Association orders an end to 24 day strike; union fails to achieve demands short-term with no collective bargaining agreement in place
- The Great Storm of 1987 hits France and England
Famous Birthdays
- Jesse Levine, American Canadian tennis player, born in Boca Raton, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Sankara, Burkinabé revolutionary and politician, President of Burkina Faso (1983-87), assassinated in a coup at 37
About October 15, 1987
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lost In Emotion - Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam
#1 Song: You Win Again - Bee Gees
