Historical Events
- ETA bomb attack in Barcelona, 15 killed
- Gay Kelleway rides 12-1 shot Sprowston Boy to win the two-mile six-furlong Queen Alexandra Stakes; becomes first female jockey to ride a winner at England’s Royal Ascot Racecourse
Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Elvis Costello, and Van Morrison headline; other performers include: New Order, The Robert Cray Band, Los Lobos, Ben E. King, Taj Mahal, Richard Thompson, Courtney Pine, Hüsker Dü, The Woodentops, The Mighty Lemon Drops, Michelle Shocked, and World Party
- Supreme Court rules school teaching evolution need not teach creation
Famous Deaths
- Teresa Cormack, New Zealand murder victim (b. 1981)
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights
About June 19, 1987
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Head To Toe - Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam
- #1 Song: Star Trekkin' - The Firm