1981 The home computer ZX81 is launched
The British ZX81 was one of the world’s first home computer and was sold over 1.5 million times
1969 – Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison was arrested by Dade County a few days after his performance in Miami. He was charged of one felony and three misdemeanors related to indecent behavior he displayed on stage
1966 – Japan Plane Crash Mount Fuji
A BOAC British Boeing 707 crashed on Mount Fuji, Japan killing all 124 on board.
1984 – U.S.A. William Powell
Actor William Powell, who is most known for his detective role in “Thin Man” movies, passed away. He was 91 years old at this time. Powell co-starred along with Myrna Loy, with whom he was a detective couple in the above-mentioned motion picture productions (“Thin Man”). Powell also had previously played a villain in silent movies.
2014 – Kenya Taxi Drivers Protest Fees
Traffic in Kenya’s capital Nairobi came to a standstill as taxi operators barricaded streets in protest against the raising of parking fees in the city. Public transportation had a difficult time running and many commuters had to walk to their destinations.