- 1976 – 33 year-old Keith Relf, former lead singer for The Yardbirds, was electrocuted while tuning a guitar which was not properly earthed.
- 1980 – U.S. President Carter inaugurated the Department of Health and Human Services.
- 1985 – Michael Jackson received a humanitarian award from U.S. President Ronald Reagan at the White House.
- 1998 – The Associated Press marked its 150th anniversary.
“NATIONAL DAYS”
- NATIONAL DANCE LIKE A CHICKEN DAY
- MOTHER’S DAY
- NATIONAL BUTTERMILK BISCUIT DAY
- NATIONAL UNDERGROUND AMERICA DAY
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