What Happened on November 29, 1987

Historical Events

  • 75th CFL Grey Cup, BC Place, Vancouver: Edmonton Eskimos 10th Championship; defeat Toronto Argonauts, 38-36 on Jerry Kauric's last second field-goal
  • A Korean Air Boeing 707 explodes over the Thai-Burmese border, killing 115
  • France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll

Joe Montana

Joe Montana of SF 49ers completes NFL record of 22 consecutive passes

  • New Orleans Saints win, assuring their 1st winning NFL season
  • Ranger's Bob Frosse becomes 2nd goalie to score a goal (vs NY Islanders). It is later ruled that he should not be credited with goal.
  • Revival of Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen's musical "Dreamgirls" closes at Ambassador Theater, NYC, after 177 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Stephen O'Halloran, Irish footballer, born in Cobh, Republic of Ireland

Famous Deaths

  • Howard Pyle, American politician (Governor-R-Arizona, 1951-55), dies at 81
  • Irene Handl, British actress (Riding High, Morgan), dies at 85
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights

About November 29, 1987

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle
  • UK #1 Song: China In Your Hand - T'pau