- Sally Ride becomes the first American woman to travel in space when the space shuttle Challenger is launched from Cape Canaveral, FL.
- 241 U.S. Marines and sailors are killed when a TNT-laden suicide terrorist blows up Marine headquarters at Beirut International Airport.
- U.S. Marines and Rangers invade the island of Grenada and evacuate hundreds of U.S. citizens.
- The Soviets shoot down Korean Airlines flight 007
In the entertainment industry pula:
The Grammy Winners were:
- Record of the Year - "Beat it" by Michael Jackson
- Album of the Year - "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
- Song of the Year - "Every Breath You Take" by The Police
These were the #1 hits:
- Baby Come To Me - James Ingram with Patti Austin
- Let's Dance - David Bowie
- Down Under - Men at Work
- Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
- Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
- Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
- Beat It - Michael Jackson
- All Night Long - Lionel Richie
- Maniac - Michael Sembello
- Every Breath You Take - The Police
- Africa - Toto
- Total Eclipse of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
- Flashdance..What a Feeling - Irena Cara
Gotta love the 80s for their music ;)
Lastly, on the 10th day of April (Sunday) of that year, my momsie gave birth to me at 4:44pm.... :)
I am officially 27 years old today...
I thank Allah for the blessings that I've been given for the past 26 years of my life...
Alhamdulillah... :) :) :)
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