Historical Events
- France & Great-Britain send minesweepers to Persian Gulf
Famous Birthdays
- Nkem Ojougboh, American basketball player
Famous Deaths
- Clara Peller, Russian-American manicurist and commercial spokesperson (Wendy's - "Where's the beef?"), dies of congestive heart failure at 85
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About August 11, 1987
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2
#1 Song: I Just Can't Stop Loving You - Michael Jackson
