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What Happened on May 28, 1987

Historical Events

  • 60th US National Spelling Bee: Stephanie Petit wins spelling staphylococci
  • Mathias Rust, 18-year-old West German pilot, makes unauthorized landing near Red Square, Moscow in USSR
  • Monitor, Civil War warship, is discovered by a deep sea robot
  • Paul Pearman jumps 21 barrels on a skateboard in Augusta
  • Southern League no-hit record-Bob Milacki pitches 11 1/3 no-hit inn
  • Stacking of Discovery's SRBs completed

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Ludlam, American playwright and actor (Big Easy), dies at 44
Died in 1987 1987 Highlights

About May 28, 1987

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: With or Without You - U2
  • UK #1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship