The Big Cat, aka Earl Lloyd, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.
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Soyuz TM-31 was launched, carrying the first crew to reside long-term on the International Space Station.
The American psychological thriller 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane' with Joan Crawford and Bette Davis was released.
The Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated.
Nevada became the 36th state to join the United States of America.
The Russian Metrojet Flight 9268 was destroyed by a bomb.