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August 25, 1987

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Headlines from August 25, 1987

Stone 'Tools' May Alter Early Human Record

By John Noble Wilford

LEAD: A NEW discovery of what appear to be crude stone tools raises the possibility that human ancestors migrated out of Africa at least one million years earlier than previously thought. If true, this would sharply revise scientific understanding about the timing and reasons for one of the pivotal events in human evolution.

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Embattled Giant Of Psychology Speaks His Mind

By Daniel Goleman, Special To the New York Times

LEAD: B. F. Skinner is a creature of carefully shaped habit. At the age of 83, he has fashioned a schedule and environment for himself that is in perfect keeping with his theories of behavioral reinforcement.

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of August 19, 1987, covering August 25, 1987.

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    Album cover for Whitney by Whitney Houston

    Whitney

    Whitney Houston

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    Peak
    1
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    9
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    Album cover for Whitesnake by Whitesnake

    Whitesnake

    Whitesnake

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    Peak
    2
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    19
  3. 3
    Album cover for Bad Animals by Heart

    Bad Animals

    Heart

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    2
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    11
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    Album cover for Bigger And Deffer by LL Cool J

    Bigger And Deffer

    LL Cool J

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    10
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    Album cover for The Joshua Tree by U2

    The Joshua Tree

    U2

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    Peak
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    21

Notable Births

Stacey Farber

1987Stacey Farber, Canadian actress[†]

Stacey Farber is a Canadian actress. She played Ellie Nash in seasons 2 through 8 of the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. From 2010 to 2011, she starred in the CBC series 18 to Life. From 2014 to 2017, she played Sydney Katz on the Canadian medical drama Saving Hope, and since 2023 she has had a lead role on The Spencer Sisters. Stacey has also recurred on the Netflix drama series Virgin River and The CW superhero series Superman & Lois.

1987Velimir Jovanović, Serbian footballer[†]

Velimir Jovanović is a Serbian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Blake Lively

1987Blake Lively, American model and actress[†]

Blake Ellender Brown, known professionally as Blake Lively, is an American actress. A daughter of actor Ernie Lively, she made her professional debut in his directorial project Sandman (1998). She had her breakthrough role in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and its 2008 sequel. Lively achieved stardom with her portrayal of Serena van der Woodsen in the CW teen drama television series Gossip Girl (2007–2012). During this period, she also took on supporting roles in the romantic comedies New York, I Love You (2008) and The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009), as well as in the thrillers The Town (2010) and Savages (2012).

Amy Macdonald

1987Amy Macdonald, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]

Amy Elizabeth Macdonald is a Scottish singer-songwriter. In 2007, she released her debut studio album, This Is the Life, which produced the singles "Mr. Rock & Roll" and "This Is the Life"; the latter charting at number one in six countries, while reaching the top 10 in another 11 countries. The album reached number one in four European countries – the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland – and sold three million copies worldwide. Moderate success in the American music market followed in 2008. Macdonald has sold over 12 million records worldwide.

Justin Upton

1987Justin Upton, American baseball player[†]

Justin Irvin Upton is an American former professional baseball outfielder. Nicknamed "J-Up", he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, and Seattle Mariners. He was a teammate of his brother B. J. Upton with both the Braves and the Padres. While primarily a right fielder throughout his career, Upton later transitioned to left field with the Braves, Padres and Tigers.

Adam Warren (baseball)

1987Adam Warren, American baseball player[†]

Adam Parrish Warren is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. Before beginning his professional career, Warren pitched in college baseball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

James Wesolowski

1987James Wesolowski, Australian footballer[†]

James Peter Wesolowski is an Australian former professional soccer player who played as a midfielder.

Historical Context for August 25, 1987

In 1987, the world population was approximately 5,049,746,397 people[†]