The world’s most infamous clown, John Wayne Gacy, went on trial after he murdered 33 young men in Cook County, Illinois.
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The Animated sitcom 'American Dad' aired for the first time on FOX.
The US Congress changed the name of the Washington National Airport to the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
William Painter secured a patent for the capped bottle opener.
Asian record where temperatures plummeted to -90° F in Oymyakon, Russia.
Queen Elizabeth II took to the throne after the death of King George VI.