What happened on March 27, 1987?

Headlines from March 27, 1987

• 🔬 Seabrook Plant Testing – The Seabrook nuclear reactor received approval for low-power testing, moving closer to operational readiness.
• 🇺🇸 Reagan on Trade – President Reagan is set to announce actions against Japan for non-compliance with a semiconductor trade agreement.
• 🏀 Southern Mississippi Wins – Southern Mississippi claimed the N.I.T. title, showcasing impressive long-range shooting in the final.
• 📈 Dow Hits Record High – The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record high of 2,372.59, fueled by foreign investments.
• ⚖️ New Affirmative Action Ruling – The Supreme Court approved affirmative action in the workplace, countering the Reagan Administration's stance.
• 🌍 Macao's Future Secured – Macao residents will maintain their way of life for 50 years post-handover to China, per the agreement.
• 📚 Jewish Book Fair – A Jewish Book Fair featuring Judaica will take place, offering books and music cassettes to the public.
• 🎨 Italian Painting Exhibition – An exhibition showcasing two centuries of Italian painting opens at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• 🎭 Harvard Theatrical Show – Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals present ''Bye Bye Verdi,'' a musical comedy exploring cultural collisions.
• 🎤 Kenny Rogers Special – Kenny Rogers hosts a video-travelogue and concert performance on CBS, celebrating working Americans.