Historical Events
- 8.3 Nan-Shan earthquake strikes Tsinghai, China, over 40,900 killed
- Dodgers beat Phillies, 20-4
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Petrie, cricketer (NZ wicketkeeper of the late 1950's)
- Michael Constantine, American actor (Room 222, Don't Drink the Water), born in Reading, Pennsylvania
- Phil Tucker, American director