World News
Today in History: April 16th─── 08:00 Wed, 16 Apr 2014
Historical Events:
• 1965: Test flight of heavy Saturn S-1C-rocket.
• 1982: Queen Elizabeth proclaims Canada's new constitution.
• 1992: The Katina P. runs aground off of Maputo, Mozambique and 60,000 tons of crude oil spill into the ocean.
Arts, Music, TV:
• 2007: 41st CMT Music Awards: Carrie Underwood & Kenny Chesney wins.
• 1965: Martin Lawrence, comedian (Martin) is born.
• 1992: "Metro" opens at Minskoff Theater New York City for 13 performances.
Sports:
• 1987: Michael Jordon becomes 2nd NBA to score 3000 points in a season.
• 2013: Pat Summerall, American NFL player and sportscaster, dies from cardiac arrest at 82.
• 1994: Circus performers Marissa Young (24) & Matt Richardson (21) wed.
Source: historyorb.com
Compiled by: Thandi Xaba
