Historical Events
Daytime Emmy Awards
Emmy 14th Daytime Award presentation - Susan Lucci loses for 8th time
- Patrik Sjöberg of Sweden sets a new men's high jump world record 2.42m (7 ft 11 1⁄4 in) in Stockholm, Sweden
- The Royal Canadian Mint introduces the $1 coin, known as the Loonie
Famous Deaths
- Federico Mompou, Spanish composer, dies at 94
- Jackie Fields, American featherweight boxer (2x World Welterweight Champion, Olympic gold 1924), dies at 79
- King Donovan, actor and director (Enforcer, Perfect Furlough), dies
- Thor Thorvaldsen, Norwegian yachtsman (Olympic gold dragon class 1948, 52), dies at 78
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About June 30, 1987
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 9 months and 27 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: It's A Sin - Pet Shop Boys
