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: New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly hit his fourth grand slam of the season, tying the American League record. He also tied a record for hitting home runs in six consecutive games.

: 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

: Domestic news in the U.S. remained dominated by the ongoing Iran-Contra hearings, with Admiral John Poindexter providing testimony. Notable Births 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.

: American voice actress known for roles in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Nier: Automata . : New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly

: 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.

: Great Britain performed a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site in the United States. Simultaneously, a typhoon in Korea reportedly killed at

Thursday, July 16, 1987, was marked by significant geopolitical tensions involving nuclear development and domestic political anniversaries in the United States. In the sports world, a notable Major League Baseball record was tied on this day.