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Released in 1987, "Substance" is a compilation album by the English rock band New Order that collects their 12-inch singles and B-sides from the early 1980s. The tracklist includes prominent singles like "Blue Monday" and "Bizarre Love Triangle," showcasing the band's transition from post-punk to el...
MV Doña Paz was a Philippine-registered passenger ferry that sank after colliding with the Vector, a small coastal oil tanker, on December 20, 1987. The collision occurred in the Tablas Strait, igniting a massive fire that spread to both vessels. An estimated 4,375 people died in the incident, makin...
The Marshall 2555 Silver Jubilee is a 100-watt tube amplifier released in 1987. It’s recognized for its distinctive silver exterior and powerful high-gain circuit designed to commemorate Marshall's 25th anniversary. Guitarists seeking aggressive tones and classic British sound often utilize this hea...
Misery is a psychological horror novel written by Stephen King and first published by Viking in 1987. The story centers on Paul Sheldon, a bestselling romance author who is rescued from a car crash and subsequently held captive by Annie Wilkes, a deeply disturbed nurse obsessed with his literary wor...
The Montreal Protocol is a landmark multilateral environmental agreement established in 1987 by the United Nations. It addresses the depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer through the phased elimination of production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances like chlorofluorocarbons. The tre...
Sister is the fourth studio album by American noise rock band Sonic Youth, released in June 1987 on SST Records. Recorded in New York with engineer Martin Bisi, it blends melodic structure with dissonant alternate guitar tunings and distortion, featuring tracks such as "Schizophrenia" and "Tuff Gnar...
Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Marvelous Marvin Hagler was a professional boxing match held on April 6, 1987, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for the WBC and lineal middleweight championships. Leonard, a former welterweight champion, came out of a three-year retirement to challenge Hagler, who had defended th...
The Marshall 2550 Silver Jubilee is a 50-watt tube amplifier released in 1987. It’s recognized for its distinctive silver finish and innovative “anniversary circuit,” offering a slightly warmer tone than the higher-powered 2555 head. Commonly used by guitarists seeking a versatile British sound acro...
Strangeways, Here We Come is the fourth and final studio album by the English rock band The Smiths, released by Rough Trade Records in September 1987. Produced by the band with Stephen Street, the album features twelve tracks including "Girlfriend in a Coma" and "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Lo...
Eric B. & Rakim’s “Paid in Full” (1987) established a cornerstone of East Coast hip-hop. This album's innovative production and Rakim’s distinctive flow profoundly shaped subsequent generations of rappers. It remains critically acclaimed and is essential listening for anyone interested in the evolut...
Marvin Hagler vs. Sugar Ray Leonard was a highly anticipated middleweight championship boxing match held on April 6, 1987, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. After a three-year retirement, Leonard challenged the undisputed middleweight champion Hagler, moving up in weight class. The bout went the full...
Sign ‘O’ the Times is a 1987 concert film documenting Prince's intensely energetic performance at Nassau Coliseum. It showcases his masterful musicianship and innovative stagecraft during a pivotal moment in his career. The recording offers fans a direct experience of this legendary show, particular...
Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me is the seventh studio album by the English band The Cure, released in 1987 on Fiction Records. The 18-track double album demonstrated a broad stylistic range, from accessible pop songs to extended atmospheric and psychedelic tracks. It produced several singles, including "Jus...
John Adams’ “Nixon in China” is a contemporary opera exploring the complex political relationship between the United States and China. The work premiered in 1987 and utilizes minimalist musical techniques to depict Richard Nixon's groundbreaking 1972 visit. It is notable for its innovative approach...
The Pat Metheny Group's *Still Life (Talking)* is a seminal jazz-fusion album from 1987. It’s notable for its innovative blend of jazz improvisation with pop and world music influences creating rich textures and memorable melodies. The album appeals to listeners interested in sophisticated instrumen...
The Haw Lantern is a 1987 poetry collection by Seamus Heaney. It explores themes of memory, loss, and the search for understanding through evocative imagery, particularly utilizing light as a central metaphor. The work examines historical events and personal experiences with a deliberate allegorical...
The Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, established in 1987, was a landmark agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union. It mandated the complete elimination of all ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles possessing ranges from 500 to 5,500 kilometers. This treaty significan...
Clutching at Straws is the fourth studio album by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion, released in 1987 on EMI Records. It is a concept album following a character named Torch, exploring themes of alcoholism, disillusionment, and the collapse of personal relationships. The record feature...
In November 1987, Julio Cesar Chavez faced Edwin Rosario in a WBA lightweight title bout held at the Las Vegas Hilton. Chavez captured the championship by defeating Rosario via technical knockout in the eleventh round. The victory marked a significant milestone in Chavez's career as he secured his s...
MS Herald of Free Enterprise was a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) passenger and vehicle ferry operated by the British ferry company Townsend Thoresen. On March 6, 1987, the vessel capsized shortly after departing the Belgian port of Zeebrugge, resulting in the deaths of 193 passengers and crew. The disaste...
George Best is the 1987 debut studio album by the English indie rock band the Wedding Present, originating from Leeds. Released on the independent label Reception Records, the album was produced by the band's frontman, David Gedge, and became highly influential in the UK indie pop scene. It features...
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty was a landmark agreement signed in 1987 between the United States and the Soviet Union. It eliminated all ground-launched ballistic missiles with ranges of less than 3,000 miles. This treaty significantly reduced Cold War tensions by dismantling a key com...
The Braun ET66 is a compact scientific calculator designed by Dieter Rams and Dietrich Lubs in 1987. Its minimalist aesthetic, prioritizing functionality over ornamentation, established it as a seminal design icon. The calculator’s clean lines and simple form have profoundly influenced digital inter...
The Marshall 2554 Silver Jubilee is a 50-watt tube amplifier released in 1987. It blends the high-gain characteristics of the classic Jubilee series with a built-in speaker cabinet for convenient amplification. This combo remains popular among guitarists seeking a versatile tone suitable for rock, b...
Ivan Doig’s *Dancing at the Rascal Fair* portrays life among Scottish homesteaders establishing a new existence in Montana during the late nineteenth century. The novel offers a detailed and poignant look at their struggles and triumphs as they adapt to the harsh environment and build communities. I...
Schizophrenia is Sepultura's 1987 second album, the Cogumelo release that introduced guitarist Andreas Kisser to the band.
Darklands is the second studio album by the Scottish band the Jesus and Mary Chain, released in 1987, notable for replacing the heavy feedback of their debut.
After Burner II is a combat flight simulator and rail shooter developed by Sega and released for arcades in 1987 under the direction of Yu Suzuki. Players pilot an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet through fast-paced, third-person, into-the-screen missions while fending off enemy aircraft. The game achieved s...
Sky Shark is a 1987 vertical-scrolling shoot-'em-up developed by Toaplan, released as Flying Shark in Japan and Europe. Players pilot a WWII-era biplane through vertically scrolling stages, dropping bombs on ground targets and shooting enemy aircraft. The arcade version was ported to several home co...
The Dirty Dancing soundtrack is a 1987 pop album that accompanied the hit American romantic drama film, generating multiple chart-topping singles and winning an Academy Award.
