Today in History

In South Africa police fire on striking mine workers, killing at least 34.

Iraq orders 2,500 Americans and 4,000 British nationals in Kuwait to Iraq, in the aftermath of Iraq’s invasion of that country.

IBM introduces artificial intelligence software.

Astrological alignment of sun, moon and six planets marks what believers maintain is the dawning of a New Age.

Sudanese rebels shoot down a Sudanese Airways plane, killing 57 people.

The safe of the sunken ocean liner Andrea Doria is opened on TV after three decades, revealing cash and certificates but no other valuables.

Elvis Presley dies of a heart attack in the upstairs bedroom suite area of his Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee.

Emily Robison, singer, musician, songwriter, member of the bestselling Country group Dixie Chicks.

Ulrika Jonsson, Swedish-born actress, model and UK television personality.

The Watts riots end in south-central Los Angeles after six days.

Steve Carell, actor and comedian (The Daily Show with John Stewart, The Office, Evan Almighty).

Timothy Hutton, youngest actor ever to receive an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (Ordinary People).

Madonna [Louise Veronica Ciccone], entertainer and singer.

Suzanne Farrel, ballerina.