Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first female prime minister.
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The Cincinnati Red Stockings played their first game, winning with 45-9 against the Great Westerns of Cincinnati.
An armed man attacked Comedian Dave Chappelle while performing at LA's Hollywood Bowl arena.
The first Grammy Awards was held.
San Francisco Giants outfielder, Willie Mays, broke the record for home runs.
Latvia declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
