Historical Events
- Bomb attack on Islamic temple in Mashad Iran (70 killed)
Murder of Interest
Former NFL running back, broadcaster and actor O.J. Simpson arraigned on murder of Nicole Simpson & Ronald Goldman
O.J. Simpson
- Howard Stern begins 30-minute (Radio) TV show on E! cable network
- US Fairchild Hospital Air Force Base massacre, former gunman kills 5 and injures 22
- US Open Men's Golf, Oakmont CC: Ernie Els of South Africa wins on the second sudden-death hole to defeat Loren Roberts, after Colin Montgomerie was eliminated in an 18-hole playoff
Famous Deaths
- Bankole Timothy, Sierra Leonean journalist, dies at 70
- Bram Koopmans, cyclist/coach, dies at 78
- Louis Benjamin, British showman, dies at 71