San Francisco Giants outfielder, Willie Mays, broke the record for home runs.
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An armed man attacked Comedian Dave Chappelle while performing at LA's Hollywood Bowl arena.
Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Latvia declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
American Academy of Arts & Science was established in Boston with James Bowdoin, John, and Samuel Adams as founding members.
Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first female prime minister.
