Le 16 mai 1987 était un samedi sous le signe astral du ♉. C'était le 135ème jour de l'année. Le président des États-Unis était Ronald Reagan.
Si vous êtes né ce jour-là, vous avez 39 ans. Ton dernier anniversaire était le samedi 16 mai 2026, il y a 42 jours. Votre prochain anniversaire est le dimanche 16 mai 2027, dans 322 jours. Vous avez vécu 14 287 jours, soit environ 342 895 heures, ou environ 20 573 720 minutes, ou environ 1 234 423 200 secondes.
Date: 16 May 1987
LEAD: INTERNATIONAL 3-7,32 The President knew of private aid to the Nicaraguan rebels and was ''definitely involved'' in decisions for the financing effort, he said. ''It was my idea to begin with,'' he said. Page 1 A marine facing spying charges will not face the death penalty, the Marine Corps said.
Date: 17 May 1987
LEAD: INTERNATIONAL/3-21 A proposed Middle East conference will be pursued by American officials even though they regard prospects as poor in view of the Israeli political deadlock over whether to support the idea. 1
Date: 16 May 1987
By Peter J. Boyer
Peter Boyer
LEAD: ABC, pressed hard by its affiliates for ratings improvement after a dismal prime-time season, announced a new fall schedule yesterday that prompted angry protests from ABC's news division over the cancellation of one news program and the rescheduling of another.
Date: 16 May 1987
Special to the New York Times
LEAD: South Africa told a United States journalist today to leave the country within two weeks.
Date: 16 May 1987
By Linda Amster
Linda Amster
LEAD: Questions are based on news reports in The Times this week. Answers appear on page 54.
Date: 16 May 1987
LEAD: Something interesting has happened - or hasn't happened - since the Iran-contra affair burst into the headlines six months ago. The plight of remaining American and European hostages in Lebanon no longer dominates the front page and the television screen.
Date: 17 May 1987
Special to the New York Times
LEAD: In this coastal village of 6,200 people in the poorest county in New England, two weekly newspapers are in fierce competition, pitting longtime colleagues against one another.
Date: 17 May 1987
By Adam Clymer
Adam Clymer
LEAD: The Rev. Jesse Jackson now has more support than any other Democrat seeking his party's 1988 Presidential nomination, the latest New York Times/CBS News Poll shows. But when asked to rank a larger group of Democrats, including some who say they will not be candidates, Democratic primary voters said Governor Cuomo of New
Date: 16 May 1987
LEAD: Meshulam Riklis, chairman of the Rapid-American Corporation, has approached several liquor companies in an effort to sell the company's Schenley Industries unit, according to trade reports. Schenley, which is based in Dallas, is one of Rapid-American's most profitable divisions. Its products include Dewar's scotch and Gordon's gin.
Date: 16 May 1987
Special to the New York Times
LEAD: The Chevrolet division of the General Motors Corporation has extended sales incentives to a new line of light trucks. The new incentive program runs through June 12, and the existing incentives for cars have been extended to the same date. Buyers have the choice of 3.9 percent financing for two-year loans or a $500 cash rebate.