: Moroccan athlete Said Aouita set a new world record in the 2000m run with a time of 4:50.81.
: 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
: 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 : Moroccan athlete Said Aouita set a new
: 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. Sports & Pop Culture Highlights : English actor,
: American voice actress known for roles in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Nier: Automata .
Several notable figures in entertainment were born on July 16, 1987:
: Domestic news in the U.S. remained dominated by the ongoing Iran-Contra hearings, with Admiral John Poindexter providing testimony. Notable Births