Historical Events
- Redskins NFL franchise play first game in Washington at Griffith Stadium; defeat the New York Giants in season opener, 13–3
Famous Birthdays
- Aleksandr Medved, Soviet wrestler (Olympic gold 1964 68, 72), born in Bila Tserkva, Ukraine
- Vince Naimoli, MLB owner (founder Tampa Bay Devil Rays), born in Paterson, New Jersey