Historical Events
- 163 day strike against Deere & Co ends, workers accept wage freeze
"Fine Things"
Danielle Steel publishes her 21st novel “Fine Things”
Pro Bowl: AFC beats NFC
NFL Pro Bowl, Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI: AFC beats NFC, 10-6; MVP: Reggie White, Philadelphia Eagles, DE
Famous Birthdays
- Giuseppe Rossi, Italian-American soccer forward (30 caps Italy; Villarreal), born in Teaneck, New Jersey
- Ronda Rousey, American pro wrestler, actress, author, mixed martial artist and judoka (UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion 6 defences; Olympic bronze 70kg judo 2008; WWE), born in Riverside, California
- Sebastian Boenisch, Polish soccer left back (14 caps; Werder Bremen, Bayer Leverkusen), born in Gliwice, Poland
Famous Deaths
- Alessandro Blasetti, Italian film director, dies at 86
- Ernest "Ern" Westmore, American 3rd generation make-up artist (Westmore family) and actor, dies from a heart attack at 82
- Sala Burton, American politician (Rep-D-CA, 1983-87), dies of cancer at 61
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About February 1, 1987
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Open Your Heart - Madonna
#1 Song: I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - Aretha Franklin & George Michael
