Historical Events
- Italy sends a naval contingent to the Persian Gulf
Papal Visit
Pope John Paul II arrives in Los Angeles for a two-day papal visit, and addresses U.S. entertainment leaders
- US Senate Judiciary Committee begins confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork
Famous Birthdays
- Aly Cissokho, French football (soccer) player, born in Blois, France
- Ingrid Bisu, Romanian-German actress and scriptwriter (Toni Erdmann), born in Bucharest, Romania
Famous Deaths
- Bob Tadema Sporry, Dutch author, dies at 75
- Steven Tuomi, murder victim of Jeffery Dahmer (b. 1963)
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About September 15, 1987
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Just Can't Stop Loving You - Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett
#1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
