Historical Events
- 74th Tour de France won by Stephen Roche of Ireland
- Catfish Hunter Billy Williams and Ray Dandridge are inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York
Famous Birthdays
- Miriam McDonald, Canadian actress (Degrassi: The Next Generation), born in Oakville, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Jim Bishop, American journalist and author (The Day Lincoln was Shot), dies at 79
- Joe Liggins [Theodro Elliott], American jazz, R&B, and jump blues pianist, songwriter, and vocalist ("The Honeydripper"; "Pink Champagne"), dies after a stroke at 71
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About July 26, 1987
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Shakedown (From "Beverly Hills Cop II") - Bob Seger
#1 Song: La Bamba - Los Lobos
