| Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton star in the film Batman. | American Anne Tyler wins the Pulitzer Prize for her novel Breathing Lessons. |
| Driving Miss Daisy wins the Oscar for "Best Picture." | Daniel Day-Lewis wins the Oscar for "Best Actor." | The Song Of the Year is "Wind Beneath My Wings", by Bette Midler. |
Jessica Tandy wins the Oscar for "Best Actress." |
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