Rulers:
• Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)
• Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States (1981-1989)
Events:
• Menil Collection (Houston) opened to the public.
• National Museum of Women in the Arts opened in Washington.
Births:
• François, Déborah (1987)
• Vives, Peter (1987)
Deaths:
• Anouilh, Jean (1910-1987)
• Astaire, Fred (1899-1987)
• Astor, Mary (1906-1987)
• Blakely, Colin (1930-1987)
• Coco, James (1930-1987)
• Gibson, Alan (1938-1987)
• Huston, John (1906-1987)
• LeRoy, Mervyn (1900-1987)
• Preston, Robert (1918-1987)
• Trapp, Maria von (1905-1987)
• Ventura, Lino (1919-1987)
• Warhol, Andy (1928-1987)
Film:
• Babette’s Feast (1987)
• Fatal Attraction (1987)