Historical Events
- "Amen Corner" opens at Nederlander Theater NYC for 83 performances
- 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler retains world middleweight boxing title with a 15-round unanimous points decision over Roberto Duran at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas; first time Hagler taken the distance as champion
- US Federal government shut down
Famous Birthdays
- Craig Smith, American basketball player
- Miranda Lambert, American singer