Thursday, July 16, 1987, was marked by significant geopolitical tensions involving nuclear development and domestic political anniversaries in the United States. In the sports world, a notable Major League Baseball record was tied on this day.
: Great Britain performed a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site in the United States. Sexteen July 1987
: Moroccan athlete Said Aouita set a new world record in the 2000m run with a time of 4:50.81. Thursday, July 16, 1987, was marked by significant
: A sudden flash flood in the Texas Hill Country resulted in the deaths of 10 teenagers from a church camp after their bus stalled at a low-water crossing near Comfort, Texas. Simultaneously, a typhoon in Korea reportedly killed at least 42 people. Sports & Pop Culture Highlights Sexteen July 1987