Historical Events
- A bomb blast in a Johannesburg video game arcade kills an unborn baby and injures ten people
- The International Labour Organisation, meeting for its annual conference in Geneva, calls for international sanctions against South African minerals
Sports History
Tom Seaver retires after 3rd try with NY Mets
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Dempsie, English actor (Game of Thrones), born in Liverpool, England
Famous Deaths
Fred Astaire (1899-1987)
American stage and screen tap dancer, singer ("Night And Day"; "Cheek To Cheek"; "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off"), and actor (Royal Wedding; Easter Parade; Swingtime), dies of pneumonia at 88
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About June 22, 1987
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: Star Trekkin' - The Firm
