Supernova 1987A Seen in Large Magellanic Cloud – February 23, 1987
Date: February 23, 1987
Date: February 23, 1987
For the first time in military history, a civilian population is targeted for chemical attack when Iraqi warplanes bombed the Iranian town of Sardasht. Date: June 28, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 28 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987Tower…
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 1987Goiânia Radioactive Accident and Radiation Poisoning September 13, 1987New Zealand Establishes National Nuclear-Free Zone, June 8, 1987Rajiv…
Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771, a British Aerospace 146-200A, crashes near Paso Robles, California, killing all 43 on board, after a disgruntled passenger shoots his ex-boss traveling on the flight, then shoots both pilots and steers the plane into the ground. Date: December 7, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December…
The British ferry MS Herald of Free Enterprise capsizes in about 90 seconds, killing 193. Date: March 6, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 6 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987U.S. Navy Conducts Operation Nimble Archer Against Iranian Oil Platforms, October…
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 1987New Zealand Establishes National Nuclear-Free Zone, June 8,…
Iran–Contra affair: Start of Congressional televised hearings in the United States. Date: May 5, 1987 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 5 📅 Events on this day in 1987 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1987First Rugby World Cup Begins: New Zealand vs Italy, May 22, 198720,000 Protestors March…