Historical Events
- Part of Khabarovsk becomes a Jewish Autnomous Region
- Princess Juliana of the Netherlands opens Juliana Canal between Maastricht and Maasbracht
- Pulitzer prize awarded to Sidney Kingsley for his play "Men in White"
- World's largest pearl (6.4 kg) found at Palawan, Philippines
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Smith, PGA golfer (Ralphs Senior Classic-4th), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Heinz Marti, Swiss composer, born in Bern
Famous Deaths
- Edward Naylor, English composer, dies at 67