Historical Events
- Oakland A's outfielder Jose Canseco becomes 11th MLB player to record 30 HRs & 30 steals in a season
- Rich Gossage becomes the second player in MLB history to record 300 career saves as Cubs beat Phillies, 7-4
- The Tompkins Square Park Police Riot in New York City spurs reform of the NYPD, who were responsible for the melee that transpired the night of August 6-7