Historical Events
- 105°F in Sacramento, California
- Diane Chambers' (Shelley Long) final episode on TV comedy "Cheers"
Famous Birthdays
- Chiara Ferragni, Italian fashion blogger (The Blonde Salad), born in Cremona, Italy
- Katie Danza, daughter of Tony & Tracy Danza
- Michael Maidens, English footballer (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Colin Blakely, Northern-Irish character actor (Shattered, Equus, King Lear), dies of leukemia at 56
- Stewart McKinney, American politician (Rep-R-CT, 1971-87), dies of AIDS at 56
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About May 7, 1987
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: (I Just) Died In Your Arms - Cutting Crew
#1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
