Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts conduct the first untethered spacewalk, The Beatles arrive at JFK for their first US tour, a Cessna completes a 65-day flight and much more.
Despite its stellar record of passenger care, Southwest has been caught breaking federal rules with regards to how it treats passengers bumped from oversold flights.
The North American F-86 Sabre becomes the first jet-powered aircraft to break the sound barrier, the US Navy's first all-metal plane makes its maiden flight, a new sailplane distance record is set, and more...