Facts & Historical Events On This Day.
A massive dust storm struck Kuwait, which caused several flights in and out of the country to be canceled and rescheduled.
The last episode of the 12 season TV sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' aired, starring Jim Parson, Johnny Galecki, and Kaley Cuoco.
NASA launched the Endeavour Space Shuttle on the penultimate space shuttle mission.
The Apple MacBook was released.
Top Gun, directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise, premiered.
After his first year with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan was named NBA Rookie of the Year.
Muhammad Ali won the bout through a technical knockout in the 11th round against Ron for the heavyweight boxing title.
The Beach Boys released their album 'Pet Sounds,' featuring the hit single 'Wouldn't It Be Nice.'
Billie Holiday was arrested.
Pope Benedict XV canonized Joan of Arc.
The first recorded dam disaster happened in the US.
The US Senate failed to impeach President Andrew Johnson by one vote.
The US Congress approved the 5 cent nickel.
Baldwin IX was crowned emperor of the Latin Empire, a new state created by the leaders of the Fourth Crusade.
