Also in 1987

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The following events also occurred in 1987...

Baby Jessica gets caught in a well, captivating the nation.

Liberace, who appeared at the first-ever WrestleMania, died of AIDS.

Televangelist Jim Bakker has an affair with Jessica Hahn.

Bruce Willis marries Demi Moore.

Commercials for condoms start appearing on television for the first time.

Jenga becomes the hot, new game.

The FOX Network starts to make its presence felt with Married With Children and The Simpsons.

George Michael's Faith is the year's top song.

Teeny-boppers Tiffany and Debbie Gibson captivate teenagers nationwide.

Three Men and a Baby tops the box office.

U2 and R.E.M. start to leave their mark on the music industry.

Former Colorado Senator Gary Hart has an affair with Donna Rice.