: New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly hit his fourth grand slam of the season, tying the American League record. He also tied a record for hitting home runs in six consecutive games.
: English actor, known for roles in The Fearless Vampire Killers and Are You Being Served? , died of a heart attack at 71. Harry Ayres : Renowned New Zealand mountaineer and guide. What Happened on On This Day Sexteen July 1987
: Moroccan athlete Said Aouita set a new world record in the 2000m run with a time of 4:50.81. : New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly
: Great Britain performed a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site in the United States. , died of a heart attack at 71
: Domestic news in the U.S. remained dominated by the ongoing Iran-Contra hearings, with Admiral John Poindexter providing testimony. Notable Births
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.
: 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