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Big River, based on the Mark Twain novel The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn, is playing at the Eugene O'Neill Theater on Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 1005 performances. Featuring music written by country-pop singer-songwriter Roger Miller, the play wins seven Tony awards, including Best Score.
Shiela E releases her second LP, Romance 1600, on Paisley Park / Warner Bros Records in the USA.
Japanese performer Kyu Sakamoto, who had an international hit with Sukiyaki, dies when Japan Airlines Flight 123, crashes into two ridges of Mount Takamagahara in Ueno, Gunma. 520 people are killed in the crash, making it the deadliest single-aircraft accident in history.
Sting begins a three-month long North American tour with a gig at The State University Amphitheater, San Diego, USA.
Politically-oriented Australian folk band Redgum play at The Half Moon, Putney, London, England, UK, Europe.
The New Sid Presley Experience plays at The Cricketers, Kennington, London, England, UK, Europe.