1987

1987 was marked by significant geopolitical, environmental, and cultural shifts amid the closing years of the Cold War. In international security, the United States and the Soviet Union moved toward arms control with the signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in December. In environmental diplomacy, the Montreal Protocol was adopted to phase out ozone-depleting substances. In the Middle East, the First Intifada began in December 1987.

Economically, markets experienced a global shock known as Black Monday on October 19, 1987, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 508 points, about 22.6 percent. The crash reverberated through financial markets worldwide and prompted reforms in trading systems and risk management.

Culturally and technologically, 1987 saw notable film releases such as The Untouchables and The Princess Bride, and Microsoft released Windows 2.0, expanding the graphical interface on personal computers. In sports, the inaugural Rugby World Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand and was won by New Zealand. In the political sphere, the year also witnessed continuing Cold War dynamics and shifts that would shape regional and global affairs in the years that followed.

Notable births include Lionel Messi (born June 24, 1987). Notable deaths include pop artist Andy Warhol (February 22, 1987).