Baldwin IX was crowned emperor of the Latin Empire, a new state created by the leaders of the Fourth Crusade.
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Top Gun, directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise, premiered.
After his first year with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan was named NBA Rookie of the Year.
The first recorded dam disaster happened in the US.
Muhammad Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the 11th round against Ron for the heavyweight boxing title.
The Beach Boys released their album 'Pet Sounds,' featuring the hit single 'Wouldn't It Be Nice.'
