ECONOMIC: 1987- Black Friday- This was the day that occurred on Wall Street, where the points crashed. This was the second largest drop in history.
POLITICAL: 1989- George H W Bush becomes president. He is president from 1989- 1993. He was the 43rd president of the United States.
SOCIAL: 1986- Space Shittle Challenger disaster- This was when the ship crashed over the Atlantic Ocean. It was devastating to the nations space program.