Discover what happened on 20 January 1987 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Hermann Giesler (German architect (1898-1987))
- András Mócsy (Hungarian archaeologist (1929–1987))
- Q4148119 (Ukrainian test pilot (1905-1987))
- Boris Lashchilin
- Q4381826
- Annie Fox (United States Army officer)
- Else-Britt Boström (Swedish singer (1950-1987))
- Charles Pasquale Greco (Roman Catholic bishop (1894-1987))
- David Gommon (British painter (1913-1987))
- Hank Behrman (American baseball player (1921–1987))
- Periyasaamy Thooran (Indian poet, teacher, and composer (1908–1987))
- Thomas ‘Ta’ Power (Irish terrorist)
- Tom Dollery (English Test and County cricketer (1914-1987))
- Tove Pihl (Norwegian politician (1924–1987))
- Pavel Sulek
- Johanna-Marie Leissar (Estonian actor)
- Violet Bird (American actress (1905-1987))