1987 (AD 1987) Historical Timeline & Archive

Notable Figures in 1987 (AD 1987) (32)

• Aaron Carter (Born: 1987-12-07) — American singer and rapper known for teen pop stardom and enduring musical career.
• Alexander Gustafsson (Born: 1987-01-15) — Swedish mixed martial artist known for his elite Light Heavyweight contender status in the UFC.
• Alice Rahon (Died: 1987) — French-born Mexican poet and painter whose work bridged surrealism and abstraction.
• Amanda Knox (Born: 1987-07-09) — American author and comedian known for her highly publicized trial in Perugia, Italy.
• Andrey Kolmogorov (Died: 1987-10-20) — Pioneering Soviet mathematician central to modern probability, topology, and information theory.
• Andy Warhol (Died: 1987-02-22) — Pioneering Pop Art figure who blurred lines between high and low culture.
• Anthony Padilla (Born: 1987-09-16) — Pioneering American YouTuber, co-founder of Smosh, known for sketch comedy.
• Blake Lively (Born: 1987-08-25) — American actress known for roles in Gossip Girl and blockbuster films.
• Bob Fosse (Died: 1987-09-23) — Influential choreographer known for jazz dance, finger-snapping, and modern theatrical style.
• Bow Wow (rapper) (Born: 1987-03-09) — American rapper and actor known for his early career success and evolving ventures.
• Boyinaband (Born: 1987) — English musician, songwriter, and rapper known by the pseudonym Boyinaband.
• Carl Rogers (Died: 1987-02-04) — Founder of humanistic psychology and person-centered psychotherapy.
• Danny Kaye (Died: 1987) — Versatile American performer known for physical comedy, singing, and rapid-fire novelty songs.
• Evan Peters (Born: 1987-01-20) — Versatile American actor known for roles in American Horror Story, Dahmer, and X-Men.
• Evan Rachel Wood (Born: 1987-09-07) — Versatile American actress and singer known for roles in Westworld and film adaptations.
• Fred Astaire (Died: 1987-06-22) — Iconic American dancer and actor, celebrated for his smooth, masterful style in film and on stage.
• Isaac Promise (Born: 1987-12-02) — Nigerian footballer who captained the team to a 2008 Olympic silver medal.
• Kendrick Lamar (Born: 1987-06-17) — Pioneering West Coast conscious rap, Kendrick Lamar shaped modern music with profound social commentary.
• Lashana Lynch (Born: 1987-11-27) — Acclaimed British actress known for roles in MCU, James Bond, and historical dramas.
• Lionel Messi (Born: 1987-06-24) — Argentine football legend, celebrated for record-breaking goals, assists, and multiple Ballon d'Or awards.
• Louis de Broglie (Died: 1987-03-19) — Pioneering physicist who postulated matter's wave nature, central to quantum theory.
• M. G. Ramachandran (Died: 1987-12-24) — Influential actor and politician who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, founding the AIADMK.
• Mae Martin (Born: 1987-05-02) — Canadian comedian, actor, and recording artist known for 'Feel Good' and stand-up work.
• Michael Page (Born: 1987-04-07) — British MMA and kickboxing professional known for his unorthodox fighting style.
• Miles Teller (Born: 1987-02-20) — American actor known for roles in 'Whiplash' and 'Top Gun: Maverick', building a diverse career.
• Nirvana (band) (Born: 1987) — Pioneering American rock band whose success defined the grunge movement.
• Novak Djokovic (Born: 1987-05-22) — Record-breaking Serbian tennis legend, master of multiple surfaces and majors.
• Raoni Barcelos (Born: 1987-05-01) — Brazilian MMA professional, former RFA champion, and five-time national wrestling champion.
• Rita Hayworth (Died: 1987-05-14) — Golden Age Hollywood star, nicknamed "The Love Goddess," known for her dramatic roles.
• Ronda Rousey (Born: 1987-02-01) — Olympic medalist, UFC champion, and WWE star defining modern combat sports.
• Samantha Ruth Prabhu (Born: 1987-04-28) — Highly acclaimed Indian actress known for her work in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
• Thomas Sankara (Died: 1987-10-15) — Revolutionary leader who spearheaded anti-imperialist reforms in Burkina Faso.