Lynette Woodard became the first female player for the Harlem Globetrotters, a historic moment in basketball.
Riots in Tottenham, London, left one police officer dead and 54 wounded.
President Reagan banned the import of South African gold coins known as Krugerrands into the United States.
The Nobel Prize for the Prevention of Nuclear War was awarded to International Physicians.
Intel introduced the 32-bit 80386 computer chip.
The Nintendo Entertainment System was released in North America.
The first Blockbuster video rental store opened in Dallas, Texas.
Emirates Airlines was established in Dubai and made its inaugural flight to Karachi, Pakistan.
WHAT HAPPENED THROUGH THE DECADES AT THE KIMBERLY?
1985-1995
Paradis Barcelona is established, serving Spanish cuisine and offering flamenco shows.
Famous Tatou Club opens, replacing Versailles Night Club and bringing a new kind of nightly entertainment to the hotel.
1996-2005
*Hotel becomes ADA compliant with nationwide laws
*Hotel becomes non-smoking
*Paradis Barcelona closes and is replaced by a series of restaurants, Tam Tam, L’Actuel and Olica.
2006-2015
*Installation of the service elevator.
*Renovation of the 22nd and 23rd floors with the installation of jetted tubs
The Steakhouse George O’Neill’s brings a new vibe to the lobby of The Kimberly
*Upstairs opens as one of the first year-round rooftop venues in NYC
*Relocation of the Front Desk from next to the elevators to its current location
*Installation of the 2300 gallon aquarium in the lobby
*Marble wall in lobby opened to create additional seating and area for the fish tank and new restaurant Ferro’s
2016-2025
*New elevator installed
*Bistango, with its gluten-free options opens at The Kimberly
*Showers replace some tubs in townhouse rooms
*Hotel closes due to Covid19 in March 2020; reopens in September; closes again in December and reopens in March. During this time, Bistango and Upstairs provide outdoor dining and take out service.
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