What happened on March 10, 1987?

Headlines from March 10, 1987

• 🔬 Advanced Supercomputer Operational – The world's most advanced supercomputer begins full operation, simulating complex phenomena like flight and weather.
• 🤝 Qaddafi and Arafat Reconcile – Libya reconciles with Yasir Arafat's faction of the Palestine Liberation Organization, healing a four-year rift.
• 📉 Interest Rates Cut in Britain – The Bank of England cuts interest rates by half a point to address concerns over the rising pound.
• 📉 Mortgage Rates Fall – Mortgage loan interest rates drop to their lowest levels in nearly nine years, benefiting homebuyers.
• 🌍 Progress in AIDS Research – UCLA psychologists report significant progress in treating autism using behavior modification techniques.
• 💼 New Head of MIT Sloan – Lester C. Thurow is appointed dean of MIT's Sloan School of Management, focusing on economics.
• 🌱 Cholesterol Drug Breakthrough – A new cholesterol-lowering drug is expected to revolutionize treatment for heart disease.
• 🌍 Brazil and Japan Discuss Debt – Brazil's Finance Minister seeks Japanese assistance in addressing the country's $109 billion debt crisis.
• 📊 Oil Rig Count Declines – The number of active oil and gas rigs in the U.S. drops to 766, indicating reduced drilling activity.
• 📈 Piedmont Accepts USAir Bid – USAir Group agrees to acquire Piedmont Aviation for $1.59 billion, marking a significant airline merger.