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1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1987th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 987th year of the 2nd millennium, the 87th year of the 20th century, and the 8th year of the 1980s decade.

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    "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" by Cutting Crew Hit #1 Today May 2, 1987

    On this day May 2 1987 "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" by Cutting Crew claimed the top spot on the US Billboard Charts, reigning as the #1 song in America from May 2 to 15. It also reached #1 in Canada, Poland, Norway, and Finland.
  2. Pete

    On This Day May 1 1987, American Ninja 2

    On this day May 1, 1987, "American Ninja 2" hit theaters, directed by Sam Firstenberg. The film starred Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Jeff Weston, Gary Conway, Michelle Botes, and Larry Poindexter.
  3. Pete

    Creepshow 2 Released Today On May 1, 1987

    On this day May 1, 1987, "Creepshow 2" was released, directed by Michael Gornick. The film starred Lois Chiles, George Kennedy, Dorothy Lamour, and Tom Savini. With a budget of $3.5 million, it grossed $14 million at the box office.
  4. Pete

    The Final Episode of 'Together We Stand' Aired Today On April 24, 1987

    On this day April 24 1987, the last episode of "Together We Stand" aired. The show had one season consisting of 19 episodes and aired on CBS. It starred Dee Wallace, known for her role as the mom in "E.T.," and Jonathan Ke Quan, who played Data in "The Goonies."
  5. Pete

    Extreme Prejudice Released Today April 24, 1987

    On this day April 24, 1987 the film “Extreme Prejudice,” directed by Walter Hill and featuring Nick Nolte, Powers Boothe, Michael Ironside, Maria Conchita Alonso, Rip Torn, William Forsythe, and Clancy Brown, was released. Despite a budget of $22 million, it only earned $11.3 million at the box...
  6. Pete

    "The Simpsons" Premieres as Cartoon Short on The Tracey Ullman Show April 19, 1987

    On this day April 19, 1987, "The Simpsons" debuted as a cartoon short on The Tracey Ullman Show.
  7. Pete

    Headbangers Ball Premiered Today April 18, 1987

    On this day April 18, 1988, MTV debuted "Headbangers Ball," which went on to air 410 episodes.
  8. Pete

    On this day, April 18 1987: I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) Dominates Global Charts

    On this day April 18 1987 I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin and George Michael reached the #1 spot in America, holding the position from April 18 to May 1. The song also topped the charts in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, and Zimbabwe.
  9. Pete

    Project X Makes Its Debut Today April 17 1987

    On this day April 17 1987, "Project X," directed by Jonathan Kaplan and featuring Matthew Broderick and Helen Hunt, was released. The movie had a budget of $18 million and earned $21 million at the box office.
  10. Pete

    April 13 1987: Fleetwood Mac's 'Tango in the Night' Album Takes the World by Storm

    On this day April 13, 1987, Fleetwood Mac released their 14th album, "Tango in the Night." The album peaked at number 7 on the Billboard charts, while reaching the number 1 spot in the UK and Sweden. With over 15 million copies sold worldwide, it solidified Fleetwood Mac's status as one of the...
  11. Pete

    Final Episode of 'Amazing Stories': A Farewell to Spielberg's Creation - April 10, 1987

    On this day April 10, 1987, the last episode of "Amazing Stories" aired, concluding its two-season run comprising 45 episodes. The show was created by Steven Spielberg.
  12. Pete

    The Secret of My Success Released Today April 10 1987

    On this day April 9 1987, The Secret of My Success was directed by Herbert Ross and featured Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, and Margaret Whitton. The film had a budget of $15 million and earned $110 million at the box office, with $66 million of that from domestic sales.
  13. Pete

    January 24, 1987: "Jack Your Body" Makes UK Chart History

    On January 24, 1987, a significant moment in music history occurred as "Jack Your Body" by Steve "Silk" Hurley became the first "House" song to reach the #1 spot on the UK charts. I grew up around House music during the 80s. I never went out of my way to buy albums but it was always being played...
  14. Pete

    January 24, 1987: "At This Moment" Tops US and Canadian Charts

    On January 24, 1987, "At This Moment" by Billy Vera and the Beaters ascended to the top of the charts in the United States, maintaining its #1 position from January 24 to February 6. Notably, it also achieved the same feat in Canada. Fun Fact: "At This Moment" was the love song for Alex and...
  15. Pete

    Mike Tyson's Dominant Victory, January 22, 1987

    On January 22, 1988, Mike Tyson retained his WBA, WBF, and IBF Heavyweight Championship belts by knocking out Larry Holmes in the 4th round. I remember that fight. I watched it on TV. How many of you saw that match?
  16. Pete

    R. Budd Dwyer's Tragic Act on January 22, 1987

    On this day, January 22, 1987, Pennsylvania State Treasurer R. Budd Dwyer tragically took his own life during a televised press conference by shooting himself. Robert Budd Dwyer (November 21, 1939 – January 22, 1987) was an American politician. He served from 1965 to 1971 as a Republican...
  17. Pete

    Beastie Boys: First Censored Act on American Bandstand (1987)

    In 1987, the Beastie Boys made history by becoming the first act to face censorship on American Bandstand because Ad-Rock grabbed his crotch during the performance lol.
  18. Pete

    A Day In the Life of Teenagers in 1987

    Take a trip back to 1987 and see how small town teenagers lived. The 80s were indeed an amazing decade.
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