Historical Events
Boston Marathon
91st Boston Marathon: Toshihiko Seko of Japan wins 2nd title in 2:11:50; Rosa Mota of Portugal claims women's event in 2:25:21; her first of 3 race victories
- Sri Lankan Civil War: Tamils shoot 122 Sinhalese dead
- US deports Karl Linnas to USSR, charged with Nazi war crimes
Famous Birthdays
- John Patrick Amedori, American actor (The Butterfly Effect), born in Baltimore, Maryland
Famous Deaths
- Antony Tudor, English dancer and choreographer (American Ballet Theater), dies at 78
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About April 20, 1987
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 37 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Easter Monday (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - Aretha Franklin & George Michael
#1 Song: La Isla Bonita - Madonna
