The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered at the Belasco Theater, New York City, US, and ran for 45 performances.
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The first-ever telephone call was made.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiered on the Warner Bros Television Network.
Music copyright infringement from Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke led to a record payout of $7.3 million to the family of Marvin Gaye.
The US issued first paper money in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1000 notes.
The Incredible Hulk TV series premiered on CBC starring Bill Bixby.