What Happened on September 13, 1987

Historical Events

  • Cesium-137 stolen from abandoned hospital in Rio de Janeiro
  • Paul Lynch of Great Britain does 32,573 push-ups in 24 hours
  • Tampa Bay quarterback Steve DeBerg establishes a franchise record with 5 touchdown passes in the Buccaneers 48-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons

Famous Birthdays

  • Luke Fitzgerald, Irish rugby union footballer, born in County Wicklow, Ireland

Famous Deaths

  • Mervyn LeRoy, American movie producer (Devil at 4 O'Clock), dies at 86
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights

About September 13, 1987

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo

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