What Happened on July 19, 1987

Historical Events

British Golf Open

British Open Men's Golf, Muirfield: Briton Nick Faldo wins his first major title, by 1 shot from Paul Azinger and Rodger Davis

Baseball Record

New York Yankees Don Mattingly sets AL record of extra base hits in 10 consecutive games


Famous Birthdays

  • Brian Harman, American golfer (British Open 2023; US Open 2017 runner-up), born in Savannah, Georgia
  • Yan Gomes, Brazilian-American MLB player (1st Brazilian-born player in MLB), Chicago Cubs), born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil

About July 19, 1987

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

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Alone - Heart
  • UK #1 Song: Who's That Girl - Madonna