Historical Events
- 6.8 earthquake hits Ecuador, kills 100
- Belgian ferry "Herald of Free Enterprise" sinks; 192 die
Lethal Weapon
First "Lethal Weapon" film starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, directed by Richard Donner is released
Famous Birthdays
- Alexey Molchanov, Russian freediver (25 world records), born in Volgograd, Russia
- Hannah Taylor-Gordon, English actress (Anne Frank: The Whole Story), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Eddie Durham, American pioneering jazz electric guitarist, trombonist (Count Basie; Jimmie Luceford), composer ("Topsy"; "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire"), and bandleader (All-Star Girl Orchestra), dies at 80
- Edward Zorinsky, American politician (Senator-D-Nebraska 1976-88), dies at 58
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About March 6, 1987
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 1 month and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
#1 Song: Stand By Me - Ben E. King
