Rain Man, directed by Barry Levinson, starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, premiered in New York.
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A 7.8 earthquake hit Flores Island in Indonesia, which caused an 82-foot tsunami, killing about 2,500 people.
The Empire of China was established by statesman Yuan Shikai, who declared himself Emperor.
The deepest point of land was identified.
Arthur Ashe became the first black person to be ranked number one in tennis.
Winona Ryder was arrested.
