Date: May 3, 1987
The American radio station WFAN in New York City is launched as the world's first all-sports radio station. Date: July 1, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 1 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987U.S. Bans Austrian President Kurt Waldheim Over…
Hashimpura massacre occurs in Meerut, India. Date: May 22, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 22 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987Fiji Becomes a Republic, October 6, 1987Fijian Coup Overthrows Governor-General Penaia Ganilau September 25, 1987LOT Flight 5055 Crash in…
Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. Date: May 11, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 11 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987South African Airways Flight 295 Crashes into Indian Ocean, November…
The Federal Communications Commission rescinds the Fairness Doctrine which had required radio and television stations to give equal time to opposing views. Date: August 4, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 4 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987Tunisia: Bourguiba Overthrown,…
The Central African Republic's former emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa is sentenced to death for crimes he had committed during his 13-year rule. Date: June 12, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 12 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987London Agreement Secretly Signed…
In Moscow, the trial begins for 19-year-old pilot Mathias Rust, who flew his Cessna airplane into Red Square in May. Date: September 2, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 2 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987LOT Flight 5055 Crash in…