Kareen Abdul-Jabbar Breaks NBA All-Time Scoring Record
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar breaks the NBA’s all-time scoring record previously held by Wilt Chamberlain, solidifying his status as one of basketball’s greatest players. Abdul-Jabbar’s unparalleled skill, longevity, and dedication to the game earn him widespread admiration and respect, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of sports.
Marvin Gaye is Shot
Legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye is tragically shot and killed by his own father, Marvin Gay Sr., during a domestic dispute at their home in Los Angeles, California. The shocking incident shocks the music world and marks the untimely end of Gaye’s illustrious career, leaving a profound legacy of musical innovation and social commentary.
Grand Hotel in Brighton, England
The Provisional Irish Republican Army detonates at bomb at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England, in an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; 5 others are killed and 31 wounded.
America’s First Spacewalking Woman
Astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan, part of the crew of Space Shuttle Challenger, becomes the first American woman to walk in space.