What Happened on July 16, 1987

Historical Events

  • Great Britain performs nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site

Baseball Record

New York Yankees Don Mattingly hits his 4th grand slam of season & ties AL record of homers in 6 straight games (on way to tie major league record of 8)

  • Said Aouita runs world record 2000m (4:50.81)

About July 16, 1987

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Alone - Heart
  • UK #1 Song: It's A Sin - Pet Shop Boys