Famous Birthdays
- Bob Elliott, American comedian (Bob & Ray, Get a Life), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 2016)
- Clifton Williams, American composer (The Ramparts, Sinfonians), born in Traskwood, Arkansas (d. 1976)
- Elizabeth Jane Howard, British novelist (After Julius), (d. 2014)
- Gert Bastian, German politician (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
- Sarah Bernhardt, French actress (Camille, Queen Elizabeth), dies at 78