Historical Events
- Sri Lanka Air Force bomb Tamil, 100s killed
Famous Birthdays
- David Luiz Moreira Marinho, Brazilian football player (Chelsea, Brazil national team), born in Diadema, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Irving Ashby, American jazz and session guitarist (Lionel Hampton - "Flying Home"; Nat King Cole Trio; Oscar Peterson Trio), dies at 66
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About April 22, 1987
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 37 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - Aretha Franklin & George Michael
- #1 Song: La Isla Bonita - Madonna