Historical Events
- Hungerford Massacre: in England, Michael Ryan kills sixteen people with an assault rifle and then commits suicide
Famous Birthdays
- Anaïs Lameche, Swedish pop singer (Play), born in the French Alps
- Ileana D'Cruz, Indian-Portuguese actress, born in Mumbai, India
- Manny Jacinto, Canadian actor (The Good Place), born in Manila, Philippines
- Nico Hülkenberg, German racing car driver, born in Emmerich am Rhein, West Germany
- Patrick Chung, Jamaican-American NFL player (New England Patriots), born in Kingston, Jamaica
- Richard Stearman, English footballer, born in Wolverhampton, England
Famous Deaths
- Hayden Rorke, American actor (I Dream of Jeannie, When Worlds Collide), dies from multiple myeloma at 76
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About August 19, 1987
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Who's That Girl - Madonna
#1 Song: I Just Can't Stop Loving You - Michael Jackson
