Famous Birthdays
- David Guard, rocker (Kingston Trio)
- Des Hoare, cricketer (Australian quickie in Test in 1961 v W Indies)
- Jakubu Gowon, army staff chief/president of Nigeria (1966-75)
- Yakubu Gowon, Nigerian head of state (1966–75), born in Plateau State, Nigeria
Famous Deaths
- Johan J Arch, graphic artist (houtgravures), dies at 63