Famous Birthdays
- Darren McFadden, American football player
- Jim Sarbh, Indian actor (Rocket Boys), born in Mumbai, India
Famous Deaths
- Charlie Smalls, American Tony Award-winning composer and songwriter (The Wiz), dies of a burst appendix at 43
- Scott La Rock [Sterling], American hip-hop DJ (Boogie Down Productions), shot to death at 25
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About August 27, 1987
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: La Bamba - Los Lobos
#1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
