Top Gun, directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise, premiered.
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The first recorded dam disaster happened in the US.
The Beach Boys released their album 'Pet Sounds,' featuring the hit single 'Wouldn't It Be Nice.'
The US Congress approved the 5 cent nickel.
After his first year with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan was named NBA Rookie of the Year.
The last episode of the 12 season TV sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' aired, starring Jim Parson, Johnny Galecki, and Kaley Cuoco.