4 February 1987Popular MusicLiberace
Death of Liberace, American musician
Historical records for United States of America in 1987, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Liberace, American musician
Addresses the Nation on the Iran Contra affair
Death of Rita Hayworth
Announces a campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Gives public testimony on the Iran Contra affair
Dow Jones closes above 2,500 (2,510.04) for 1st time
Death of Lee Marvin
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
Withdraws from the 1988 presidential race.
Releases Tunnel of Love, an introspective album focused on love, doubt and marriage.
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
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.
US Congressman Edward J. Markey, who had been warning about the possibility of a crash, stated that "Program trading was the principal cause"
"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".
A record stock market fall from a record high of 2722 in Aug to 1738 points
The Federal Reserve pledges liquidity after the largest one-day percentage stock-market fall.
Signs the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Mikhail Gorbachev.
Academy Award for Best Actress in 84 Charing Cross Road
BB King is inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame
Wins best screenplay for "Hannah and Her Sisters". Wins best Dirrector for "Hannah and Her Sisters"
Stars in, "Death Wish 4: The Crackdown". Stars in, "Assassination"
Stars in Dirty Dancing
Appointed Associate Professor (1987-1993)
Publication of "Elegies"
BB King is awarded a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement
BB King is inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame
Stars in Richard Marquand's film Hearts of Fire as Billy Parker.
Plays a jaded English synth-pop star in Hearts of Fire.
Jewitt begins a systematic observational search for faint bodies moving beyond Neptune.
Luu joins the long-running telescope survey searching for previously unknown objects beyond Neptune.
Releases London Symphony Orchestra Vol. II, continuing the presentation of his large-scale orchestral compositions.
Directs Near Dark, blending vampire horror with the visual language of the western.
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing molecules with structure-specific interactions, including crown ethers.
Directs The Sicilian
With Gerald Dolan, builds a device in which Coulomb blockade permits controlled transport of individual electrons.
Publication of "Sphere"
Plays the dangerous pimp Fast Black in Street Smart and receives his first Academy Award nomination.
Releases "Tunnel of Love", No 1 UK & US Album
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