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1987

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1987

South America & Caribbean:Events of this year in this region influencing Louisiana.
North America:Events in North America this year influencing Louisiana.
Europe: Events in Europe this year influencing Louisiana.
January 1987
February 1987
March 1987
April 1987
May 1987
June 1987
July 1987
August 1987
September 1987
September 11-13 Pope John Paul II visits New Orleans. The Saints win their remaining nine games of the season.
October 1987
November 1987
December 1987
Edwin Edwards loses his first try for a forth term. He makes it to the run off election but quits the race, allowing Charles ³Buddy² Roemer to claim a win without a majority vote. Gus Mayer closes its doors on Canal Street in 1987 after selling upscale women s clothing in the New Orleans area since 1900
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SPORTS

Nebraska defeats Louisiana State 30-15 in this year's Sugar Bowl.
March 28: NCAA Basketball Final Four played in the Dome. Louisiana State celebrates a 10-1-1 football season.

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