New York City modernized its subway by starting its first unmanned trains.
Source
The rapper Vanilla Ice was arrested and spent a night in jail after a row with his wife, which led to ripping out her hair.
George H. W. Bush declared himself President of the United States of America.
King Charles I attacked the House of Commons.
Canada's last-ever sighting of the Eastern Cougar was found in Ontario.
Burma declared independence from the United Kingdom.