Today in history 87

Here are some of the notable events that occurred on this day in history, March 17th, 1987:

1. Stock Market Crash: The stock market crashes, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 108.35 points to 1,939.61, its largest one-day drop since 1984.
2. Space Shuttle Discovery: The Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on its maiden voyage, STS-31, carrying the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit.
3. Pope John Paul II: Pope John Paul II visits the United States, becoming the first pontiff to do so since 1979.
4. Cold War: The United States and the Soviet Union sign an agreement to reduce the number of nuclear weapons in Europe.
5. Sports: The Boston Celtics win the NBA championship, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-2 in the NBA Finals.
6. Music: The album "Slippery When Wet" by Bon Jovi is released, which would go on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time.
7. Film: The movie "Lethal Weapon" starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover is released in theaters.

These are just a few of the many events that occurred on this day in history.