1987 in History

Announces a campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Withdraws from the 1988 presidential race.

Pink Floyd release A Momentary Lapse of Reason without Roger Waters

Signs a Montevideo integration agreement giving impetus to regional economic integration within the ALADI framework

In the 70th Anniversary speech says Stalins crimes were "enormous & unforgiveable"

Mobutu appoints economist Mabi Mulumba to head the government.

Muzenda becomes Vice-President under the executive presidency.

Muzenda becomes Vice-President when the executive presidency is established.

Proposes cuts to the US by offering to remove short range missiles from Eastern Europe

Gorbachev & Sakharov meet publicly in Moscow at the International Peace Forum

About 140 political prisoners are released

Taken hostage in Beirut while acting as the Archbishop of Canterburys special envoy

Killed with his wife by an IRA bomb

Assassinated by a bomb planted in his helicopter

Sings on Big Generator during the final album of the 1980s Yes line-up.

Plays guitar and contributes songwriting to Big Generator.

The DJIA dropped 95.46 points (a then record) to 2412.70, and fell another 58 points the next day, down over 12% from the August 25 all-time high

This record states: "Black Monday", the Dow Jones index falls by 22.6% a volume of 604.33 million shares.

This record states: A record stock market fall from a record high of 2722 in Aug to 1738 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped by 508 points to 1738.74 (22.61%).

This record states: The crash began in Far Eastern markets the morning of October 19,later that morning.

This record states: Two US warships shelled an Iranian oil platform in the Persian Gulf in response to Irans Silkworm missile attack on the US flagged ship MV Sea Isle City.

The Federal Reserve pledges liquidity after the largest one-day percentage stock-market fall.

Iran and France breaks diplomatic relations

Iran and France breaks diplomatic relations

British Airways shares begin trading after the airline's flotation.

Bana Singh leads an assault that captures the Pakistani position known as Quaid Post on the Siachen Glacier.

Najibullah begins a unilateral ceasefire intended to open negotiations with resistance groups.

At the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), Gorbachev presents his "basic theses," which laid the political foundation of economic reform for the remainder of the existence of the Soviet Union

Akhtar leaves the ISI and becomes Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee while the Afghan war continues.

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali assumed the presidency after Habib Bourguiba was declared medically unfit.

Continues as Chief Minister after the 1987 election

Appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury

Anti Noriega protests expand through the National Civic Crusade

Scores a hat-trick as Barcelona defeat Real Madrid 3-2 at Camp Nou.

Rajiv Gandhi and Sri Lankan President J.R. Jayewardene sign the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord in Colombo.

27th Party Congress

A new constitution establishes the Republic of Afghanistan and provides for an elected presidency.

Announces similar reforms to those by Gorbachev in Russia

Proposes elections for party officials, a practice which is soon adopted

Pravda announces larger constituencies & more candidates than seats in local elections

At the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), Gorbachev presents his "basic theses," which laid the political foundation of economic reform for the remainder of the existence of the Soviet Union

Mugabe's final premiership ends as the executive presidency is established.

Scores the winning goal as Ajax defeat Lokomotive Leipzig to win the European Cup Winners' Cup.

Proposes removing Russias short range missiles from Eastern Europe

Gorbachev dismisses Yeltsin as Moscow party chief

Creates co-operative businesses in catering, services & consumer goods manafacture

At the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), Gorbachev presents his "basic theses," which laid the political foundation of economic reform for the remainder of the existence of the Soviet Union.

The original version of the Soviet Joint Venture Law, which went into effect in June 1987, limited foreign shares of a Soviet venture to 49 percent and required that Soviet citizens occupy the positions of chairman and general manager.

The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union passes the Law on State Enterprise, the law stipulates that state enterprises are free to determine output levels based on demand from consumers and other enterprises

US Congressman Edward J. Markey, who had been warning about the possibility of a crash, stated that "Program trading was the principal cause"

Dow Jones closes above 2,500 (2,510.04) for 1st time

The stock market advanced significantly, with the Dow peaking in August 1987 at 2722 points, or 44% over the previous years closing of 1895 points

The DJIA dropped 95.46 points (a then record) to 2412.70, and fell another 58 points the next day, down over 12% from the August 25 all-time high

"Black Monday", the Dow Jones index falls by 22. 6% a volume of 604. 33 million shares. A record stock market fall from a record high of 2722 in Aug to 1738 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped by 508 points to 1738.

74 (22. 61%)

The crash began in Far Eastern markets the morning of October 19,later that morning, two US warships shelled an Iranian oil platform in the Persian Gulf in response to Irans Silkworm missile attack on the US flagged ship MV Sea Isle City.

US Congressman Edward J. Markey, who had been warning about the possibility of a crash, stated that "Program trading was the principal cause".

Proposes elections for party officials, a practice which is soon adopted

Pravda uses the word "democracy" for "multi-candidate" elections

Pravda announces larger constituencies & more candidates than seats in local elections

Defeated during the general election

The Labour Party win 30.8% of votes cast & 229 MPs

Wins a second presidential term through an uncontested national referendum.

Wins the December Presidential elections running as a populist candidate

The Conservatives win 42.3% of votes cast & 376 MPs. The Conservative majority is cut to 101. Conservatives 375, Labour 229, Liberals 17, SDP 5 & others 24

Wins a third consecutive Conservative general election victory.

Parliament elects Mugabe as Zimbabwe's executive President.

The First Steingrimur Hermannsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.

The Erasmus programme began during the Delors Commission, supporting student mobility across participating European countries.

Thatcher rules out joining the European Central Bank

Helps FC Porto defeat Bayern Munich in the European Cup final.

Guides FC Porto to European Cup victory over Bayern Munich.

Constitutional changes abolish the office of Prime Minister and establish executive presidency.

Constitutional changes abolish the premiership and create an executive presidency.

Becomes the first Portuguese manager winning Europe's leading club trophy.

Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor

After his removal as Moscow party chief, becomes First Deputy Chairman of the USSR State Construction Committee.

Healey leaves Labour’s front bench after nearly three decades of senior opposition and government service.

Healey leaves the front bench after years as Labour's senior foreign affairs spokesman.

Brown retains Dunfermline East at the general election.

Leads the National Party to victory in the white election.

Defeats Roy Jenkins for Glasgow Hillhead at the general election.

Loses Glasgow Hillhead at the general election and leaves the House of Commons.

His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.

Christopher J. Turner becomes Governor of Montserrat

Najibullah assumes the constitutional presidency and continues his national reconciliation policy.

Inaugurates Glasgow as the "cultural city of Europe"

Rajiv Gandhi signs the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord with President J.R. Jayewardene.

Rajiv Gandhi signs the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord, leading to deployment of the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka.

Signs the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Mikhail Gorbachev.

The First Intifada begins after a traffic collision in Gaza kills Palestinian workers and protests spread through the occupied territories

An agreement is signed returning Macao to China in 1999

Start of the first intifada, under Rantissis leadership the organisation becomes known as Hamas, formed later in the year, "Intifada" is the Arabic word for "uprising". 4 children of the Jabalya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip are run over by an Israeli truck, Rantissi, Sheikh Ahmad Yassin, Abdel Fattah Dukhan, Mohammed Shama, ,Ibrahim al-Yazour, Issa al-Najjar, & Salah Shehadeh begin the intifada

Moves to keep the PLO politically central as the uprising spreads in occupied territories.

Arafat supports the uprising from exile and seeks to keep the PLO central to Palestinian politics during the First Intifada.

Directs Israeli security responses as demonstrations and strikes spread during the First Intifada.

Rantissi joins Islamist activists in Gaza as protests spread after the Jabalia collision at the start of the First Intifada.

Chairs the Israeli government as the First Intifada begins in Gaza and spreads to the West Bank.

The First Intifada begins after a traffic collision in Gaza kills Palestinian workers and protests spread through the occupied territories

His killing during early protests becomes a symbol at the start of the First Intifada.

The withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan is announced

Announces Cuba will withdraw its troops from Angola "gradually & totally"

Ramaswamy Parameswaran is killed during an ambush in Sri Lanka after leading a counterattack against militants.

Depinder Singh takes command of the Indian Peace Keeping Force deployed in Sri Lanka after the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord.

Killed with his wife by an IRA bomb

Government record concerning the IRA: The Eksund seizure exposes extensive Libyan supply of weapons and explosives to the IRA.

Historical IRA record under Government of Libya: The Eksund seizure exposes extensive Libyan supply of weapons and explosives to the IRA.

IRA context for Muammar Gaddafi: The Eksund seizure exposes extensive Libyan supply of weapons and explosives to the IRA.

Government record concerning the IRA: French authorities intercept the Eksund carrying a major Libyan arms shipment for the IRA.

Historical IRA record under Government of Libya: French authorities intercept the Eksund carrying a major Libyan arms shipment for the IRA.

IRA context for Muammar Gaddafi: French authorities intercept the Eksund carrying a major Libyan arms shipment for the IRA.

Addresses the Nation on the Iran Contra affair

A record stock market fall from a record high of 2722 in Aug to 1738 points

al-Fayez participates in jerusalem policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.

The original version of the Soviet Joint Venture Law, which went into effect in June 1987, limited foreign shares of a Soviet venture to 49 percent and required that Soviet citizens occupy the positions of chairman and general manager

Iraq counterattacks with the objective of capturing Basra

The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union passes the Law on State Enterprise, the law stipulates that state enterprises are free to determine output levels based on demand from consumers and other enterprises

Scores twice as Arsenal come from behind to defeat Liverpool 2-1 and win their first League Cup.

Scores the late winner against Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup semi-final replay at White Hart Lane.

The original version of the Soviet Joint Venture Law, which went into effect in June 1987, limited foreign shares of a Soviet venture to 49 percent and required that Soviet citizens occupy the positions of chairman and general manager

Writes to Mikhail Gorbachev asking to be released from candidate membership of the Politburo and criticizing conservative resistance to reform.

The Eksund seizure exposes extensive Libyan supply of weapons and explosives to the IRA.

Takes his seat in the House of Lords as Baron Jenkins of Hillhead.

Loses South Down to SDLP candidate Eddie McGrady by 731 votes, bringing his parliamentary career to an end.

Marries Asif Zardari

Secures first ministers agreement on the Meech Lake Accord.

Defeated during the general election

Elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdon, majority 27,044

Signs a Montevideo integration agreement giving impetus to regional economic integration

French authorities intercept the Eksund carrying a major Libyan arms shipment for the IRA.

Helps Napoli secure the first Italian league championship in the club's history.

Retains government despite stronger Conservative Party opposition.

Najibullah announces a unilateral ceasefire and invites opposition groups to negotiate.

Releases Never Let Me Down, followed by the large-scale Glass Spider tour.

Proposes a separate agreement on abolition of medium range nuclear missiles in Europe. Drops his insistence on the curtailment of the US SDI program

Proposes removing Russias short range missiles from Eastern Europe

Criticizes party conservatism and the emerging personality cult around Mikhail Gorbachev at a Central Committee plenum.

Created a member of the Order of New Zealand (ONZ)

Harkirat Singh commands Indian forces during the opening phase of Operation Pawan against the LTTE in northern Sri Lanka.

Is elected Chancellor of the University of Oxford, serving until his death.

Initial informal talks between Cambodian factions begin

Hun Sen remains Prime Minister as negotiations with resistance factions develop

The unauthorized landing of German amateur aviator Mathias Rust just next to the Kremlin enabled Gorbachev to remove many hardline opponents of his reforms, including Defence Minister Marshal Sergei Sokolov

At the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), Gorbachev presents his "basic theses," which laid the political foundation of economic reform for the remainder of the existence of the Soviet Union.

The original version of the Soviet Joint Venture Law, which went into effect in June 1987, limited foreign shares of a Soviet venture to 49 percent and required that Soviet citizens occupy the positions of chairman and general manager.

At the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), Gorbachev presents his "basic theses," which laid the political foundation of economic reform for the remainder of the existence of the Soviet Union

The unauthorized landing of German amateur aviator Mathias Rust just next to the Kremlin enabled Gorbachev to remove many hardline opponents of his reforms, including Defence Minister Marshal Sergei Sokolov

The Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material enters into force.

Dave Gilmour, Nick Mason and Rick Wright release "A Momentary Lapse Of Reason" as Pink Floyd

Dave Gilmour and Roger Waters sign an agreement ending the years of dispute, Waters will receive a royalty payment every time that any images created during his time with the band are used

Dave Gilmour, Nick Mason and Rick Wright release "A Momentary Lapse Of Reason" as Pink Floyd

Roger Waters lawyers issue a statement that Roger believes himself to be the creative driving force behind Pink Floyd and therefore he will contest the use of the name by anyone else

Dave Gilmour and Roger Waters sign an agreement ending the years of dispute, Waters will receive a royalty payment every time that any images created during his time with the band are used

Dave Gilmour, Nick Mason and Rick Wright release "A Momentary Lapse Of Reason" as Pink Floyd

Attempts to assassinate Pinochet

Rajiv Gandhi's government orders Operation Poomalai, an Indian Air Force airdrop over Jaffna during the Sri Lankan civil conflict.

Death of Liberace, American musician

Provides attacking creativity during Portugal's first European Cup victory.

Pravda uses the word "democracy" for "multi-candidate" elections

Pravda announces larger constituencies & more candidates than seats in local elections

The Loya Jirga elects Najibullah president under the new constitution.

R. Venkataraman takes office as the eighth President of India.

Wins the December Presidential elections running as a populist candidate

The central government imposes President's Rule in Punjab amid escalating militancy and political instability.

Receives referendum approval for a second six-year presidential term.

Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.

Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 3rd term

Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland

Appointed Prime Minister of Japan

Appointed Prime Minister of Lebanon, acting

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali became prime minister of Tunisia.

Hedi Baccouche became prime minister following the presidential transition.

Elizabeth II awards her daughter Princess Anne the title of "Princess Royal"

Elizabeth II awards her daughter Princess Anne the title of "Princess Royal"

Announces in Parliament the BP flotation will go ahead despite the stock market crash

BP shares are sold on the stock exchange after a buy back scheme is introduced

Appointed Privy Councillor

The rebels also attack the Villamor air force base near Manila airport but armed forces prevented their assault after 10 minutes of heavy fighting. Aquino forces a group of heavily armed rebels occupying a television station to surrender

Martial law is lifted after 37 years

Creates co-operative businesses in catering, services & consumer goods manafacture

Levying of the community charge begins in Scotland

Legislation allowing free enterprise comes into effect

Is removed as First Secretary of the Moscow City Communist Party Committee after criticizing the pace of reform.

Resigns after 3 1/2 yrs in office, the longest Government in Italy since World War II

Resigns as leader of the SDP after his Party votes to merge with the Liberal Party

Resigns after accepting blame for policy mistakes in handling student demonstrations

Holds a news conference & confirms Yeltsin had threatened to resign from the Politburo

Appointed Secretary of State for Transport

Appointed Spokesman on the City & Consumer Affairs. Appointed Deputy to Bryan Gould, Shadow Trade & Industry Secretary

Brown becomes Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

The Single European Act entered into force, strengthening Community powers and the legal basis for the internal market.

Heads the government when the Single European Act enters into force after Ireland completes ratification.

Heads the German government when the Single European Act enters into force and strengthens the internal-market programme.

Heads the Greek government when the Single European Act enters into force.

Heads the government when voters approve the constitutional amendment permitting ratification of the Single European Act.

Serves as foreign minister as the Single European Act strengthens the programme for completing the internal market.

Serves as Foreign Minister when the Single European Act begins operating.

Birmingham Snow Hill reopens after fifteen years without passenger services.

Quoted in the press saying, "there is no such thing as society"

al-Fayez participates in state visit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.

Dramatic falls in the stock market following "black monday" in Wall St

Succeeds as Princess of Great Britain

It is announced that Hess has committed suicide in Spandau

Mugabe is sworn in as executive President after the constitutional change.

Mugabe assumes the newly strengthened executive presidency.

Faces a border war with Thailand over disputed villages

Sings on The Eternal Idol, beginning his long association with Black Sabbath.

Returns for a third period as Taoiseach after the 1987 general election.

Begins the Thorsteinn Palsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

Liverpool pay an English record transfer fee of £1.9 million to bring Beardsley to Anfield

A Treaty is signed ending all intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Europe

Gives public testimony on the Iran Contra affair

The Conservative election victory confirms continued support for the Trident programme

Releases Tunnel of Love, an introspective album focused on love, doubt and marriage.

Reports on protection of Palestinian civilians after the Council condemns Israeli practices in occupied territories.

Mugabe concludes the Unity Accord with Nkomo to end the ZANU-ZAPU conflict.

Mugabe begins implementing the political settlement agreed with Nkomo.

Mugabe signs the Unity Accord with Joshua Nkomo.

Nkomo signs the Unity Accord merging ZAPU into ZANU-PF.

Visits Georgia

Appears on Russian TV. 23 March-2 April, visits Russia & is allowed to see the streets & shops

Gorbachev pays a visit to the USA

Visited by the King & Queen of Spain

Visited by the President of Korea at Windsor Castle

Vistis the British Queen & addreses the Houses of Lords & Commoms at Westminster

Waters released another concept album, Radio K.A.O.S., about a man named Billy who can hear radio waves in his head

Directs Wings of Desire.

Vincent van Goghs Sunflowers sell for $39.85 million, more than triple the record for an auctioned painting

The Unity Accord provides for ZAPU's incorporation into ZANU-PF.

Death of Lee Marvin

Killed with his wife by an IRA bomb

Assassinated by a bomb planted in his helicopter

Death of Rita Hayworth

It is announced that Hess has committed suicide in Spandau