Historical Events
Event of Interest
American mafia hitman Richard Kuklinski is arrested at a roadblock
Richard Kuklinski
Event of Interest
Edmonton's Wayne Gretzky scores 4 goals, including a natural hat trick in the 1st period and also records an assist as the Oilers win 5-3 over the visiting Quebec Nordiques; his 41st NHL career hat trick
Wayne Gretzky
- Mrs Davina Thompson makes medical history by having the 1st heart, lung & liver transplant at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, England
- US Congress forms "Irangate" committee
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Actor Harry Morgan (71) weds Barbara Bushman
Harry Morgan
Famous Deaths
- Ron Kass, record co pres (MGM), dies at 52 of cancer