What Happened on November 18, 1987

Historical Events

  • 31 people die in a fire at King's Cross, London's busiest tube station
  • Congressional committee reports on Iran-Contra affair

Dawson's MVP

Cubs Andre Dawson is 1st player from a last-place club to win an MVP

Famous Deaths

Jacques Anquetil (1934-1987)

French road cyclist (Tour de France 1957, 61-64; first 5-time winner), dies of stomach cancer at 53

Died in 1987 1987 Highlights

About November 18, 1987

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Mony Mony - Billy Idol
  • UK #1 Song: China In Your Hand - T'pau