1987⚡ Event
R. Budd Dwyer suicide during press conference
Convicted of bribery, Pennsylvania state treasurer R. Budd Dwyer committed suicide during a televised press conference on January 22, 1987.
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What Happened in 1987?
Explore 8 historical moments from 1987 — 8 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1987(8)
1987⚡ Event
Civil rights demonstration in Georgia
About 20,000 protestors marched in a civil rights demonstration in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States.
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1987⚡ Event
Mary Gaudron appointed to High Court of Australia
Mary Gaudron became the first woman appointed as a justice to the High Court of Australia. This marked a significant milestone for women in law.
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1987⚡ Event
Operation Pretense Corruption Indictments
Federal agents issued indictments against county supervisors in Mississippi following Operation Pretense. The operation exposed massive corruption in the state's local governments.
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1987⚡ Event
SN 1987A Supernova Observed
SN 1987A, the first supernova studied in detail by modern astronomers, was observed from Earth. It occurred in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
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1987⚡ Event
Herald of Free Enterprise Capsizing
The ferry Herald of Free Enterprise capsized while leaving the harbor of Zeebrugge, Belgium, resulting in the deaths of 193 people.
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1987⚡ Event
Jim Bakker Resigns from PTL Club
American televangelist Jim Bakker resigned as the host of The PTL Club in the midst of a sex scandal.
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1987⚡ Event
Zidovudine approved for HIV/AIDS
The antiretroviral drug zidovudine became the first treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for HIV/AIDS on March 20, 1987.
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Born in 1987(0)
No births recorded for 1987.
Deaths in 1987(0)
No deaths recorded for 1987.
Dates in 1987
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1987?
- 1987 saw 8 notable historical moments, including 8 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1987?
- Key events of 1987 include: R. Budd Dwyer suicide during press conference, Civil rights demonstration in Georgia, Mary Gaudron appointed to High Court of Australia.
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