Famous Birthdays
- Gustav Knuth, German actor (Sissi, Freddy Unter Fremden), born in Brunswick, Germany (d. 1987)
- Vittorio De Sica, Italian actor and director (Bicycle Thieves, Sciuscià), born in Sora, Lazio (d. 1974)
Famous Deaths
- Johanna Spyri, Swiss children's book author (Heidi), dies at 74