Historical Events
- Establishment of the rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union
- PGA Championship Men's Golf, Twin Hills CC: Johnny Revolta wins his only major title, defeating Tommy Armour, 5 & 4
Famous Birthdays
- Judy Devlin Hashman, 10 time badminton champ (1957-67)
Famous Deaths
- Komitas [Soghomon Soghomonian], Armenian priest and composer, dies at 66