Historical Events
Film Release
"Dirty Dancing" film directed by Emile Ardolino, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey opens in the US
- "Mack Lobell" set harness racing's trotting mil (1:52)
- Clayton Lonetree, 1st US marine court-martialed for spying, convicted
- Silke Horneer swims female world record 100m breaststroke (1:07.91)
Famous Birthdays
- Kibum [Kim Ki-bum], South Korean actor (Rainbow Romance), and pop singer (Super Junior, 2003-06), born in Seoul, South Korea
Famous Deaths
- Karl Bruck, Austrian-American actor (Star Trek), dies at 81
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About August 21, 1987
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 8 months and 6 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
