The US Congress approved the 5 cent nickel.
The bill was passed without any debate.
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Billie Holiday was arrested.
Top Gun, directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise, premiered.
Pope Benedict XV canonized Joan of Arc.
After his first year with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan was named NBA Rookie of the Year.
Muhammad Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the 11th round against Ron for the heavyweight boxing title.
