Historical Events
- A rare, class F-4 tornado rips through Edmonton, Alberta, killing 27 people and causing $330 million in damage
Baseball Record
Baltimore first baseman Eddie Murray hits his 299th and 300th career home runs to lead Orioles to an 8-4 win over Texas Rangers
- Battle between Iranian pilgrims and Saudi-Arabian troops, 402 killed
- Rockwell International awarded contract to build a 5th shuttle
Famous Birthdays
- Brittany Byrnes, Australian actress (Oberon), born in New South Wales, Australia
- Michael Bradley, American soccer defender (USA 150 caps; Borussia Mönchengladbach), born in Princeton, New Jersey
About July 31, 1987
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 8 months and 20 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
