July 1987

Wednesday 01:

Excavation begins on the Channel Tunnel.

Saturday 04:

In France, former Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie (aka the "Butcher of Lyon") is convicted of crimes against humanity and is sentenced to life imprisonment.

Sunday 05:

First instance of the LTTE using suicide attacks on Sri Lankan Army. The Black Tigers are born and in the following years continue to use it to deadly effect.

Saturday 11:

According to the United Nations, the world population crosses the 5,000,000,000 mark.

Friday 31:

A rare, class F-4 tornado rips through Edmonton, Alberta, killing 27 people and causing $330 million in damage.