Historical Events
Event of Interest
Nigerian President Ibrahim Babangida creates two states: Akwa Ibom and Katisna
Famous Deaths
Bob Fosse (1927-1987)
American choreographer, film and stage director (All the Jazz, Cabaret, Damn Yankees), dies of a heart attack at 62
- Louis Kentner, Hungarian-British pianist and composer, dies at 87
- O. B. McClinton, American country singer (Man needs a woman), dies at 47
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About September 23, 1987
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Didn't We Almost Have It All - Whitney Houston
- #1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley