31 March 1987World RecordVincent van Gogh
Vincent van Goghs Sunflowers sell for $39.85 million, more than triple the record for an auctioned painting
Historical records for Netherlands in 1987, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Vincent van Goghs Sunflowers sell for $39.85 million, more than triple the record for an auctioned painting
Scores the winning goal as Ajax defeat Lokomotive Leipzig to win the European Cup Winners' Cup.
Wins the Ballon d'Or after an outstanding year for PSV, AC Milan and the Netherlands.
Takes charge of PSV and leads the club into its most successful European period.
Joins AC Milan from PSV in a major transfer and becomes part of the club's celebrated Dutch trio.
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