Historical Events
Film Awards
44th British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAS): "Goodfellas" Best Film, Martin Scorsese Best Director

Martin Scorsese
- 9 of 15 Soviet reps officially approve new union treaty
- Irish Lesbians & Gays march in St. Patrick's Day parade
- John Robin Baitz' "Substance of Fire" premieres in NYC
- NJ raises turnpike tolls 70%
- Penny Hammel wins Desert Inn LPGA Golf International