Historical Events
Roy Orbison and Friends
Roy Orbison and friends (including James Burton; Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, and k.d. lang) film performance at the Ambassador Hotel's Coconut Grove nightclub in Los Angeles, California for Cinemax
- Suriname constitution ratified
Famous Birthdays
- Aida Garifullina, Russian soprano (Operalia 2013), born in Kazan, Russia
- Denise Laurel, Filipina actress and singer, born in Manila, Philippines
- Flora Duffy, Bermudian triathlete (Olympic gold 2021, Bermuda’s first ever gold medal; World C'ship gold 2016, 17), born in Paget Parish, Bermuda
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Bester, American sci-fi author (Dark Side of Earth), dies at 73
- Robert Schollum, Austrian composer, dies at 74
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About September 30, 1987
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 6 months and 27 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: Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance) - M/A/R/R/S
