Historical Events
- "Hamlet" opens at Criterion Theater NYC for 45 performances
- Edith Cresson, France's 1st female premier, resigns
Murder of Interest
John Gotti is found guilty of 5 murders (Paul Castellano, Thomas Bilotti, Robert DiBernardo, Liborio Milito and Louis Dibono), plus conspiracy to murder, loansharking, illegal gambling, obstruction of justice, bribery and tax evasion

John Gotti
- Space Shuttle STS-45 (Atlantis 11) lands