Historical Events
- ArenaBowl I, Pittsburgh Civic Arena: Denver Dynamite beats Pittsburgh Gladiators 45-16, Gary Mullen MVP
- Crossbow flight record (2,005 yds 1'9") set by Harry Drake in Nevada
- In New Zealand, the Maori Language Act comes into force, making te reo Māori an official language of New Zealand; it can now be used in some legal proceedings
Boxing Title Fight
Mike Tyson outpoints Tony Tucker in 12 rounds in a heavyweight boxing unification matchup in Las Vegas; first to own all 3 major belts WBA, WBC and IBF simultaneously
Music History
Music video channel MTV Europe launches, with Elton John throwing the switch; "Money For Nothing" Dire Straits is the first video presented
- Nurse Mary R Stout chosen chairperson of Vietnam Veterans of America
Famous Birthdays
- Sébastien Pocognoli, Belgian footballer, born in Seraing, Belgium
Famous Weddings
Dave Stewart
Bananarama's Siobhan Fahey (30) marries Eurythmics Dave Stewart (34); divorce in 1996
Famous Deaths
- Benson Fong, American character actor (Charlie Chan films; Purple Heart; Flower Drum Song), and restaurateur, dies of a stroke at 70
- Pola Negri [Apolonia Chalupec], Polish-American stage and silent and sound screen actress (Forbidden Paradise; Madame Bovary), and singer, dies of pneumonia and a brain tumor at 92
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About August 1, 1987
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shakedown (From "Beverly Hills Cop II") - Bob Seger
#1 Song: La Bamba - Los Lobos
