Today in history:

Batman is released in theaters.

Lorena Bobbitt sexually mutilated her husband, John, after he allegedly raped her. 

Air India Boeing 747 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Ireland.

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Today in history:

Whitey Bulger arrested.

Jerry Sandusky convicted.

John N. Mitchell goes to prison.

Judy Garland died in London.

Joe Louis knocked out Jim Braddock.

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Today in history:

The Byrds release 'Mr. Tambourine Man.'

Supreme Court ruled that burning the American flag as a form of political protest was protected by the First Amendment.

"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" premiered in New York.

John Hinckley Jr. found not guilty by reason of insanity.

The United States Constitution went into effect.

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Today in history:

Jaws released.

Nelson Mandela and his wife, Winnie, arrived in New York City

Muhammad Ali was convicted in Houston of violating Selective Service laws.

"Toast of the Town," hosted by Ed Sullivan debuted on CBS television.

West Virginia became the 35th state.

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Today in history:

Carole King hits number 1 as a performer.

 Len Bias suffered a fatal cocaine-induced seizure.

"Garfield" was first published in 41 newspapers. 

"I've Got A Secret" debuted on CBS-TV.

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Today in history:

The Monterey Pop Festival concludes.

25 people were killed when a twin-engine plane and helicopter carrying sightseers collided over the Grand Canyon.

U.S. Air Force Douglas C-124 Globemaster II crashed near Tokyo, killing all 129 people on board. 

Sally K. Ride became America's first woman in space

Columbia Records publicly unveiled its new long-playing phonograph record in New York.

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Today in history:

New Kids on the Block hit number 1.

Nine people were shot to death in a historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina.

O.J. Simpson arrested.

Charles Glass, a journalist on leave from ABC News, was kidnapped in Beirut.

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Today in history:

Bob Dylan records 'Like a Rolling Stone.'

Donald Trump announces run for President.

Russia holds first independent presidential election.

George Stinney was electrocuted.

The world's first female space traveler was launched into orbit by the Soviet Union. 

Ford Motor Co. was incorporated.

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Today in history:

'Hee Haw' debuts on CBS.

American forces began their invasion of Saipan.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an act making the National Guard part of the U.S. Army in the event of war or national emergency.

Arkansas became the 25th state.

England's King John put his seal to Magna Carta.

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Today in history:

Michael Jordan leads the Bulls to their 6th championship.

TWA Flight 847 hijacked.

The Iron Butterfly single "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" released.

German troops entered Paris during World War II.

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