Historical Events
- Boer general Christian de Law occupies British rail depot at Roodewal
- British Open Golf, St Andrews: Englishman J.H. Taylor wins title for 3rd time; beats runner-up Harry Vardon by 8 strokes
Famous Birthdays
- Jan Engelman, Dutch poet, translator and critic (Garden of Eros), born in Utrecht, the Netherlands (d. 1972)