Historical Events
- 1st passenger ship equipped with radar
- Rie Van Veen swims world record 200m free style (2:24.6)
- US female Figure Skating championship won by Joan Tozzer
- US male Figure Skating championship won by Robin Lee
Famous Birthdays
- Evagoras Pallikarides, Cypriot freedom fighter, born in Tsada, Cyprus (d. 1957)
- Jack Knight, Somerville Miss, actor (Mr Shamley-James at 15)