What happened on April 13, 1987?

Headlines from April 13, 1987

• ⛪ Pope Ends Visit – Pope John Paul II concluded his Argentine visit with a grand outdoor mass, marking the start of Holy Week for Catholics.
• 📚 Kissinger to Write – Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger signs a book deal to explore the meaning of diplomacy based on his experiences.
• 🌍 Aid to Africa Urged – Experts call for increased foreign aid to African nations to support significant economic reforms and development.
• 🏌️ Mize Wins Masters – Larry Mize wins the Masters Tournament with a remarkable 140-foot putt, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
• 🚀 Soviet Astronauts Dock – Soviet astronauts successfully dock the new research module Kvant with the Mir space station.
• 🏆 Graf Unbeaten Streak – Steffi Graf remains unbeaten in 1987, winning the Family Circle Magazine Cup final against Manuela Maleeva.
• 📈 Texaco Bankruptcy – Texaco's Chapter 11 filing expected to disrupt dealings in the oil industry, affecting thousands of suppliers.
• 🏛️ Congress Shifts Costs – U.S. Congress moves to require employers to provide additional health benefits instead of raising taxes.
• 📉 Canadian Joblessness – Canada's unemployment rate remains steady at 9.6%, with slight increases in both employment and unemployment.
• 🏦 Market Volatility – Shearson Lehman Brothers plans a major IPO amid a booming stock market and fluctuating bond prices.