Historical Events
- 183 die aboard a Polish jetliner that crashes in Warsaw
- 32nd Eurovision Song Contest: Johnny Logan for Ireland wins singing "Hold Me Now" in Brussels
Baseball Record
Oriole Eddie Murray is 1st to switch hit HRs in 2 consecutive games
Famous Birthdays
- Elaheh Mohammadi, Iranian journalist (arrested for reporting on Mahsa Amini's death)
Famous Weddings
Tom Cruise
Actor Tom Cruise (27) weds actress Mimi Rogers (33)
Famous Deaths
- Obafemi Awolowo, Nigerian statesman & nationalist, dies at 78
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About May 9, 1987
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 11 months and 16 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
