Mark Messier was suspended for ten games for starting a fight with Jamie Macoun and breaking his cheekbone.
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The largest strike in South Korean history began.
Jack Ruby's gun, which was used to kill Lee Harvey Oswald, sold for $220,000 in an auction.
JonBenét Ramsey was found dead.
Judy Garland made her show business debut.
Jack Johnson became the first African American to win the world heavyweight boxing title.