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Zandra Mitchell, Ireland's first female professional saxophonist, dies in Donegal, Ireland, Europe. In her pioneering career, she had worked with Coleman Hawkins, Django Reinhardt and others. A play, Zandra, Queen of Jazz, based on the life of Zandra was written by and starred Roseanne Lynch.
At the MTV Europe Music Awards, Michael Jackson picks up the Best Male Singer Award. Bjork is Best Female Singer, U2 Best Group, Bon Jovi Best Rock Group, East 17 Best Dance Act, Take That Best Live Act and Dog Eat Dog Breakthrough Artist.