Historical Events
- Cecilia Bolocco, 22, of Chile, crowned 36th Miss Universe
- Great offensive against Tamil-rebellion in Jaffra Sri Lanka
- US Supreme Court ruled dangerous defendants could be held without bail
Event of Interest
William H. Webster replaces Robert M. Gates as 14th director of CIA
Famous Deaths
- Emiliana de ZubeldÃa, Spanish-Mexican concert pianist, composer - chiefly for guitar (Landscape Basko), and educator (Academy of Music at the University of Sonora, 1947-87), dies at 98
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About May 26, 1987
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: With or Without You - U2
#1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
