Historical Events
- 2nd Augusta National Invitation Tournament (Masters) Golf: Gene Sarazen wins Monday playoff with Craig Wood by 5 strokes
- Bartoks 5th String quartet premieres in Washington, D.C.
- Works Progress Administration approved by Congress
Famous Birthdays
- Albert G Bustamante, (Rep-D-TX, 1985- )
- Donald Thompsett, cricket umpire
- Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, epidemiologist (Living legacy award-1984)
Famous Deaths
- Edwin Cannan, economist, dies