Historical Events
- Boston guard Dana Barros sinks a 3-point field goal in his 89th straight game, during the Celtics' 113-104 win over Sacramento Kings; NBA record streak ends in next game when he goes 0 from 9
- Israel frees hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
Event of Interest
Jimmy Johnson announced as new coach of Miami Dolphins
Jimmy Johnson
- King Hussein of Jordan visits Israel
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Robertus, organic chemist, dies at 88
- Arthur Sydney Martin, spycatcher, dies at 81