Historical Events
- 28th Tour de France won by Antonin Magne of France
- PGA Championship Men's Golf, Park CC: Paul Runyan wins first of his 2 PGA crowns, defeating Craig Wood in 38 holes
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Scott, West Indian cricket leg-spinner (son of O C, Test 0-140)
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
"Titanic" actress Gloria Stuart (24) weds screenwriter Arthur Sheekman (33)
Gloria Stuart
Famous Deaths
- Didier Pitre, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing (Montreal Canadiens), dies of acute indigestion at 50