Sexteen: July 1987
: The U.S. State Department sought an explanation from Pakistan regarding a plot to illegally export nuclear-related materials, specifically beryllium and maraging steel, from the U.S. for its nuclear program.
: A sudden flash flood in the Texas Hill Country resulted in the deaths of 10 teenagers from a church camp after their bus stalled at a low-water crossing near Comfort, Texas. Simultaneously, a typhoon in Korea reportedly killed at least 42 people. Sports & Pop Culture Highlights Sexteen July 1987
: In Philadelphia, members of Congress gathered to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Great Compromise of 1787, which established the dual-chamber (House and Senate) system of the U.S. government. : The U
: Moroccan athlete Said Aouita set a new world record in the 2000m run with a time of 4:50.81. : A sudden flash flood in the Texas