The musical “Dreamgirls” was performed for the first time at the Ambassador Theatre, New York City.
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The first Hughes Communications Galaxy satellite was launched into orbit.
The first private research atomic reactor opened in Chicago, Illinois, US.
The Nutty Professor with Eddie Murphy premiered in the US.
The Organization of Afro-American Unity was formed.
A brand new design for Freedom Tower in Manhattan, New York, was publicly revealed.
