What Happened on May 4, 1987

• Anjeza Shahini, Albanian singer ("The Image of You"), born in Tirana, Albania
• Cesc Fàbregas, Spanish soccer midfielder (110 caps; Arsenal, FC Barcelona, Chelsea, Monaco FC), born in Arenys de Mar, Spain
• Jorge Lorenzo, Spanish motorcycle racer (MotoGP World Champion 2010, 12, 15; 250cc World Champion 2006-07), born in Palma, Majorca, Spain

• Cathryn Damon, American actress (Mary-Soap, She's Having a Baby), dies of cancer at 56
• Dick Hillenius, Dutch biologist and writer, dies at 59
• Paul Butterfield, American blues singer and harmonica player (Paul Butterfield Blues Band; Better Days), dies of drug abuse at 44

Holidays: May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)

• #1 Song: (I Just) Died In Your Arms - Cutting Crew
• #1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship