1895 – Spanish cruiser Reina Regente sinks in Straits of Gibraltar, over 400 die
1927 – Samuel Roxy Rothafel opens famous Roxy Theater (NYC)
1945 – 1,000 allied bombers harass Essen, 4,662 ton bombs
1975 – Rightist military coup in Portugal under General António de Spínola fails
1978 – USF-led Bill Cartwright scores 23 points as the Dons oust NC
1983 – Men’s Figure Skating Championship in Helsinki won by Scott Hamilton (USA)
1984 – 31st ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament: Maryland beats Duke, 74-62
1986 – Islander Mike Bossy, 1st NHLer to score 50 goals in 9 straight seasons
1991 – John Smith, US amateur wrestler, wins James E Sullivan Award
2007 – 48th SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament: Florida beats Arkansas, 77-56