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1987
Major Events
The following major events took place in 1987:
- 28 March - Patrick Troughton, actor, second Doctor Who, dies.
- 19 April - Russian tennis totty Maria Sharapova born.
- 11 June - General Election. Margaret Thatcher secures a third term as Prime Minister.
Military Events
The following military events took place in 1987:
- 8 November - Enniskillen bombing - IRA murder 11 people during Remembrance Sunday service.
- 8 December - Palestinians begin throwing rocks at Israelis, ushering in the First Intifada.