Number 1 Songs in 1987 — UK and US Charts
UK #1
"Never Gonna Give You Up"
Rick Astley
The former tea boy from Newton-le-Willows became a global pop star with this Stock Aitken Waterman production. Decades later, the song would find immortality as the 'Rickroll' internet meme.
US #1
"Walk Like an Egyptian"
The Bangles
An irresistibly catchy pop novelty that spent four weeks at number one. The Bangles proved that all-female rock bands could dominate the mainstream charts.
Biggest Films of 1987 — Box Office Hits
Three Men and a Baby
Box Office: $240 million
A remake of a French comedy starring Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson as three bachelors left caring for an infant. It was the surprise box-office champion of the year.
Fashion and Style of 1987
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 1987
Buildings completed and structures opened in 1987