Historical Events
- 11th American Comedy Award: Debbie Reynolds
- 47th NBA All-Star Game, Gund Arena, Cleveland, OH: East beats West, 132-120; MVP: Glen Rice, Charlotte Hornets, F
- Fox cartoon series "Simpsons" airs 167th episode the longest-running animated series in cartoon history
Famous Deaths
- Barry Evans, actor (Dr Upton-Dr in the House), dies at 53
- Brian Connolly, lead singer (Sweet), dies of heart failure at 52