Historical Events
- Germany launches final offensive in the Battle of Verdun
- US Congress passes Federal Aid Road Act
Famous Birthdays
- Gough Whitlam, (ALP) Australia, PM (1972-75)
- Howard Brubeck, American composer (Dialogues for Jazz Combo and Orchestra), born in Concord, California (d. 1993)
- Reg Varney, English actor
Famous Deaths
- Rik Wouters, Belgian painter and sculptor (Doll Virgin), dies at 33