What Happened on May 24, 1987

Historical Events

  • Golden Gate Bridge 50th anniversary: Over 800K people show up, 300K walk on bridge at same time, span temporarily flattens from weight (San Francisco, California)

Indy 500

Indianapolis 500: 47 year-old, now part-time driver Al Unser Sr. wins his record-tying 4th Indy title in a huge upset

LPGA Championship

LPGA Championship Women's Golf, Jack Nicklaus GC: American Jane Geddes wins by 1 stroke ahead of runner-up American Betsy King


Famous Birthdays

  • Dominika Kasprzycka, Polish pop singer, born in Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland
  • Guillaume Latendresse, French Canadian hockey player, born in Sainte-Catherine, Quebec, Canada

Famous Deaths

  • Hermione Ferdinanda Gingold, British actress (Gigi; The Music Man), dies at 89
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights

About May 24, 1987

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: With or Without You - U2
  • UK #1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship