The US gross national debt exceeded $1 trillion.
Belize became a member of the United Nations.
The animated fantasy TV show 'The Smurfs' premiered on NBC.
Mark David Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for murdering John Lennon.
The IBM Personal Computer was released.
MTV launched, broadcasting its first music video at 12:01 am.
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer got married at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
US President Ronald Reagan was made aware that the USSR was stealing US technology and research.
Nintendo released the Donkey Kong arcade game in Japan.
The Solar Challenger became the first solar-powered airplane to cross the English Channel.
Prolific serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, also known as the 'Yorkshire Ripper,' was arrested in Sheffield, UK.
