1987
North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith got his 600th career coaching win as the Tar Heels defeated Wake Forest 94-85. At the time, Smith had 600 wins and 173 losses in his 26-year coaching career.
Dean Smith, a prominent Kansas native from Emporia, just passed away on February 7, 2015
1990
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s leading antiapartheid figure, was freed after 27 years in prison. He lead a revolt against the white minority government after the massacre of peaceful black demonstrators had taken place.
Mandela assumed the forefront of the African black struggle after his release from prison, until he passed away in 2014.
1990
In Tokyo, Japan, “Buster” Douglas knocked out Mike Tyson in the tenth round to win the heavyweight championship.
Buster Douglas was a 35-1 underdog!
2000
The Beach, starring Leonardo Dicaprio, opened up in theatres!
If you’ve never seen this…it’s highly recommended!!!
2002
The six stars on Friends signed a deal for $24 million each for the ninth and final season of the series.
Just remember the re-runs…they’ll always Be There For You!
and then lastly…
2006
Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot and wounded Harry Whittington during a weekend quail-hunting trip in Texas.
Conspiracy?
-Tyler Jackson
