FDA Approves Anti-AIDS Drug AZT, March 20, 1987

In the worst peacetime sea disaster, the passenger ferry Doña Paz sinks after colliding with the oil tanker MT Vector in the Tablas Strait of the Philippines, killing an estimated 4,000 people (1,749 official). Date: December 20, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 20 📅 Events on this day in…

Chrysler announces its acquisition of American Motors Corporation. Date: March 9, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987Continental Airlines Flight 1713 Crashes During Takeoff, 25 Killed – November 15, 1987Iraqi Mirage F1 Attacks USS…

Philippine security forces open fire on a crowd of 10,000–15,000 demonstrators at Malacañang Palace, Manila, killing 13. Date: January 22, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 22 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987FCC Rescinds Fairness Doctrine, Ending Equal-Time Rule August…

British Rail Class 43 (HST) hits the record speed of 238 km/h for rail vehicles with on-board fuel to generate electricity for traction motors. Date: November 1, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 1 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987Palestine Civil…

In a coup d'état in Burundi, President Jean-Baptiste Bagaza is deposed by Major Pierre Buyoya. Date: September 3, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 3 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987London Agreement Secretly Signed by Shimon Peres and King Hussein,…