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(1979)

President Carter formally welcomes Chinese Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping to the White House, following the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Pope John Paul II begins his first overseas trip as pontiff, traveling to the Dominican Republic.
The Pittsburgh Steelers become the first team to win three Super Bowls, when they defeat the Dallas Cowboys, 35-31, in Super Bowl XIII.
Former U.S. vice-president Nelson A. Rockefeller dies at age 70.
"Too Much Heaven" by the Bee Gees hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks.

(1963)

Frank Sinatra Jr. is kidnapped, then released a few days later when $240,000 ransom is paid.
In South Bend, IN, the Studebaker automobile plant shuts down.
The Roman Catholic Church approves the use of some English in the Mass where Latin had been spoken before.
6-year-old Donnie Osmond makes his debut on "The Andy Williams Show."

(1991)

President Bush announces the start of Operation Desert Storm, a massive air-strike in conjuction with 28 allied countries to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait.
The New York Giants beat the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV, 20-19.
Pete Rose leaves an Illinois federal prison camp and checked into a halfway house in Cincinnati to complete his sentence for cheating on his taxes.
Financially strapped Eastern Airlines shuts down after 62 years in business.
"Someday" by Mariah Carey and "All This Time" by Sting both enter the U.S. top 40 chart.

(1959)

It's the first movie to open simultaneously in major cities on the same day. The end of the world saga, "On The Beach."
Louisiana Halfback Billy Cannon wins the Heisman Trophy.
Twelve nations agree on scientific peaceful use of Antarctica.
Guy Mitchell has a #1 hit with "Heartaches By The Number."

(1980)

The Soviet Union vetos a U.N. Security Council resolution protesting the Soviet military intervention of Afghanistan.
Gold rises past the $700 per ounce mark.
A freeze damages 90% of Florida's citrus crops.
Larry Williams ("Dizzy Miss Lizzy," "Bony Moronie") is found shot to death.
"Please Don't Go" by K.C. & The Sunshine Band is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart.

(1964)

Lockheed's spy plane, the SR71 sets a new speed record, 3530 kph.
Shocking news out of California as superstar Sam Cooke loses his life.
Dr. Martin Luther King is announced as the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Supremes have a hit with "Come See About Me."

(1983)

In order to stop leaks, President Reagan orders White House staff members to stay away from the press.
The final episode of "M*A*S*H" is filmed in on Stage 9 in Century City, California.
The Pentagon announces that an out-of-control, radioactive Soviet spy satellite crashed in the mid-Indian Ocean.
A commission studying reform of the Social Security system recommends gradually raising the retirement age from 65 to 66.
"The Girl Is Mine" by Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney peaks at #2 on the U.S. top 40 chart.

(1961)

Elvis's "Blue Hawaii" album hits #1 on the charts, where it will stay for four months!
For the second year in a row, the Associated Press names Wilma Rudolph as "Female Athlete of the Year."
President John F. Kennedy sends American helicopters and crews to South Vietnam.
The Marvelettes have a #1 hit with "Please Mr. Postman."

(1997)

President Clinton declares northern Nevada a major disaster area following several days of rain that sent rivers over their banks in the Reno and Carson City area.
Two firebombs are tossed at abortion clinic in Tulsa, OK, causing minor damage.
Newt Gingrich becomes the first Republican re-elected House speaker in 68 years.
The Green Bay Packers defeat the New England Patroits, 35-21, in Super Bowl XXXI.
"Macarena" by Los Del Rio appears on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart for the 56th non-consecutive week, becoming the longest charted record in the chart's history.

(1966)

Baseball experts still call it one of the worse trades ever... Roger Maris to St. Louis, for Charlie Smith.
Young and old mourn the loss of Walt Disney at age 65.
Dean Martin stars in a spy spoof as Matt Helm in "Murderers Row" with Ann Margaret.
Both Frank and Nancy Sinatra have top ten hits with "That's Life" and "Sugar Town."