Aerosmith became the first major-label band to allow fans to freely download their new single “Head First” online.
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NASA launched the Columbia Space Shuttle for its final test flight, STS-4.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia, officially opened.
Stock markets crashed in New York because of a public panic, which was traced back to wheat crop failure in Argentina.
Bill Gates stepped down as chairman of Microsoft Corporation.
Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali retired for the third time.
