Vol. 1980s · No. 1987 · PRICE 25¢
The 1987 Times
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October 19, 1987 | Finance
Wall Street Crash, Pop Royalty, Cold War Thaw
In 1987, world superpowers reached unprecedented diplomatic breakthroughs while global stock markets suffered a shocking shockwave on Black Monday. Meanwhile, pop culture redefined itself through groundbreaking rock albums, iconic television debuts, and unforgettable cinema moments.
Reagan Demands: 'Tear Down This Wall!'
Standing near the Brandenburg Gate, U.S. President Ronald Reagan issued a famous challenge to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to dismantle the Berlin Wall.
Michael Jackson Releases 'Bad'
Following up the world-conquering 'Thriller', the King of Pop delivered an explosive chart-topping album featuring five consecutive Billboard Number One singles.
Also this year
The Simpsons Debut on TV
April 19, 1987 | Television
Matt Groening’s yellow animated family made their screen debut in animated bumpers on 'The Tracey Ullman Show', launching a pop-culture empire.
U2 Releases 'The Joshua Tree'
March 9, 1987 | Music Album
With anthems like 'With or Without You', the Irish rock band created a cinematic landmark that catapulted them to global megastardom.
Signing of the INF Treaty
December 8, 1987 | Diplomacy
President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev signed a landmark agreement eliminating an entire class of land-based nuclear missiles.
Guns N' Roses Drop 'Appetite for Destruction'
July 21, 1987 | Hard Rock Album
Raw, aggressive, and immediate, this explosive debut album redefined hard rock and became the best-selling debut record in American history.
'Star Trek: The Next Generation' Premieres
September 28, 1987 | Sci-Fi TV
Captain Jean-Luc Picard took the helm of the USS Enterprise-D, successfully reviving the beloved sci-fi franchise for a new generation.