Historical Events
- 1st night game at NY's Polo Grounds (Giants 8, Braves 1)
- 1st night game at St Louis Sportsman Park (Indians 3, Browns 2)
Event of Interest
Adolf Hitler affirms General von Rundstedts "Stopbevel"
Adolf Hitler
- Dutch army demobilizes
- Dutch Queen Wilhelmina speaks on BBC radio
- German tanks reach Atrecht, France
- NY Giants rip Boston Bees 8-1 in 1st night game at Polo Grounds
Famous Birthdays
- Joseph Brodsky, USSR, author (Less than 1, Nobel 1987)