What happened on January 18, 1987?

Headlines from January 18, 1987

• ⚓ 50 Die in Boat Sinking – A boat carrying participants in a Roman Catholic festival sank near a Philippine island, resulting in at least 50 fatalities.
• 🏈 30,000 Hail Penn State – A crowd of 30,000 honored Penn State's national championship football team with a parade after their Fiesta Bowl victory.
• 🌍 Green Revolution in Africa – Scientists from 44 countries are working to develop technologies aimed at achieving a Green Revolution in African agriculture.
• 📚 Supreme Court on Pregnancy Leave – California law mandates employers to provide up to four months of unpaid leave for women unable to work due to childbirth.
• 🎉 Kean's Welfare Reform Plan – New Jersey's Governor Kean proposes a welfare reform requiring able-bodied recipients to work or attend school.
• 🎨 Disney Museum Show – An exhibition showcasing over 150 Disney drawings and paintings opens at a museum in Rye Brook, NY.
• 📈 Dollar's Slide Raises Hopes – Japan and West Germany take measures to stabilize the falling value of the dollar amid economic concerns.
• ⚖️ Judge Delays Elections – A Federal judge halts city elections, requiring officials to propose a new government structure to protect voting rights.
• 🌡️ Cold Wave Disrupts Sports – Record cold weather leads to the postponement of numerous soccer matches across Europe.
• 🏛️ Court Upholds Job Protection – A California court affirms job protection rights for pregnant women, reinforcing existing state laws.