Continental Airlines Flight 1713 crashes during takeoff from Stapleton International Airport in Denver, Colorado, killing 25. Date: November 15, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 15 π Events on this day in 1987 π On This Day (Today)
In BraΘov, Romania, workers rebel against the communist regime of Nicolae CeauΘescu. Date: November 15, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 15 π Events on this day in 1987 π On This Day (Today)
Remembrance Day bombing: A Provisional IRA bomb explodes in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland during a ceremony honouring those who had died in wars involving British forces. Twelve people are killed and sixty-three wounded. Date: November 8, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 8 π Events on this day in 1987 π …
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system in Singapore opens for passenger service. Date: November 7, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 7 π Events on this day in 1987 π On This Day (Today)
In Tunisia, president Habib Bourguiba is overthrown and replaced by Prime Minister Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Date: November 7, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 7 π Events on this day in 1987 π On This Day (Today)
British Rail Class 43 (HST) hits the record speed of 238Β km/h for rail vehicles with on-board fuel to generate electricity for traction motors. Date: November 1, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 1 π Events on this day in 1987 π On This Day (Today)
John Adams' opera Nixon in China premiered at the Houston Grand Opera. Date: October 22, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 22 π Events on this day in 1987 π On This Day (Today)
The Jaffna hospital massacre is carried out by Indian peacekeeping forces in Sri Lanka, killing 70 Tamil patients, doctors and nurses. Date: October 21, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 21 π Events on this day in 1987 π On This Day (Today)
Black Monday: The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by 22%, 508 points. Date: October 19, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 19 π Events on this day in 1987 π On This Day (Today)
The United States Navy conducts Operation Nimble Archer, an attack on two Iranian oil platforms in the Persian Gulf. Date: October 19, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 19 π Events on this day in 1987 π On This Day (Today)