Historical Events
- 100°F (38°C) highest temperature ever recorded in Seattle Wash
Event of Interest
Joe DiMaggio goes 3 for 4, hitting in his 56th straight game

Joe DiMaggio
Famous Birthdays
- George Young, MP/British minister of housing & planning
- Hans Wiegel, Dutch commissioner of the queen (Frisia)
- Jan G H Krajenbrink, Dutch 2nd Chamber member (CDA)
- Mišo Kovač, Croatian musician