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What Happened on June 11, 1987

Historical Events

Election of Interest

George Galloway is elected as the MP for Glasgow Hillhead in the general election

Event of Interest

Margaret Thatcher is the first British Prime Minister in 160 years to win a third consecutive term


Famous Birthdays

  • Jorja Smith, English pop and R&B singer-songwriter ("Blue Lights"), born in Walsall, England

Famous Deaths

Ralph Guldahl (1911-1987)

American golfer (US Masters 1939, US Open 1937-38), dies at 75

Died in 1987 1987 Highlights

About June 11, 1987

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Always - Atlantic Starr
  • UK #1 Song: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston