Historical Events
- 1st Energiya Launch (USSR)
Film & TV History
Last episode of "The Late Show with Joan Rivers" after the host is fired by the Fox network
- Record archery score for a pair over 24 hrs, is set
Famous Birthdays
Andy Murray (36 years old)
British tennis player (Olympic gold 2012, 16; Wimbledon 2013, 16), born in Glasgow, Scotland
- Ersan İlyasova, Turkish basketball player
- Jennylyn Mercado, Filipina actress and singer, born in Parañaque, Philippines
Famous Deaths
- John Baur, American museum director and author (American Paintings in 19th Century), dies at 78
- Wynne Gibson, American actress (Night After Night, Aggie Appleby), dies at 88
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About May 15, 1987
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: With or Without You - U2
#1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
