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  1. On This Day February 2 1987 - Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Admitted to Paying Prostitutes

    On This Day February 2 1987 - Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Admitted to Paying Prostitutes

    On this day February 2 1987, televangelist Jimmy Swaggart publicly admitted to paying prostitutes, triggering one of the most widely publicized scandals in religious broadcasting history. The admission shocked followers and dominated national headlines, raising questions about hypocrisy...
  2. On This Day January 22 1987 - Philippine Security Forces Opened Fire on Demonstrators at Malacañang Palace in Manila

    On This Day January 22 1987 - Philippine Security Forces Opened Fire on Demonstrators at Malacañang Palace in Manila

    On this day January 22 1987, Philippine security forces opened fire on an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 demonstrators near Malacañang Palace in Manila. The protest, made up largely of farmers and supporters, was centered on demands for land reform and broader social change, and the violence...
  3. On This Day August 7 1987 – Lynne Cox Became First Person To Swim From The United States To The Soviet Union

    On This Day August 7 1987 – Lynne Cox Became First Person To Swim From The United States To The Soviet Union

    On this day August 7 1987, Lynne Cox became the first person to swim from the United States to the Soviet Union, completing a courageous and symbolic journey during a time of deep political tension. She crossed the Bering Strait from Little Diomede Island in Alaska to Big Diomede Island in the...
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