What Happened in Jun 1987

Coroner release their debut album, R.I.P.

R.I.P. is the first album released by the Swiss thrash metal trio, Coroner. This album marks the first chapter of the band's progression (thus it... Read more

1987 NBA Finals - Lakers Defeat Celtics

The 1987 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 1986-87 NBA season. The match took place between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston... Read more

Stephen King publishes Misery

Misery (1987) is a psychological horror novel by Stephen King. The novel was nominated for the World Fantasy Award in 1988, and was later made into... Read more

Joe Biden declares candidacy for Presidential race

On June 9, 1987, age 44, having already served in the Senate for 14 years, Sen. Biden announced his campaign for the Democratic presidential... Read more

Suicidal Tendencies release Join the Army

Join the Army is the second album by Suicidal Tendencies, and was released in 1987 – 4 years after their self-titled debut. It is one of the most... Read more

Ronald Reagan Speaks at the Berlin Wall

Arriving in Berlin on June 12, 1987, President and Mrs. Reagan were taken to the Reichstag, where they viewed the wall from a balcony. Reagan then... Read more

King Diamond releases Abigail

Abigail is the second King Diamond album and their first concept album. It was released in 1987 on Roadrunner Records. There were several... Read more

Glastonbury Festival 1987

The council’s decision to refuse the licence was overturned in court only in May. 1987 saw the introduction of the Womad stage to the Festival.... Read more

Spaceballs Released

Spaceballs is a 1987 science fiction parody film co-written, directed by, and starring Mel Brooks. It was released on June 24, 1987, and earned... Read more

"Full Metal Jacket" Is Released

Full Metal Jacket is a 1987 war film by Stanley Kubrick, based on the novel The Short-Timers by Gustav Hasford. The title refers to the full metal... Read more

Mayor Washington kicks off Taste of Chicago

Let's eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we must eat again! Read more

The Living Daylights (film) released

The Living Daylights (1987) is the fifteenth spy film in the James Bond series, and the first to star Timothy Dalton as the fictional MI6 agent... Read more