Historical Events
- The "Battle of Los Angeles" takes place, lasting until the next day
- Voice of America begins broadcasting (in German)
Famous Birthdays
- Colin Bond, Australian racing driver
- David K Williamson, Australian screenplay/playwright (Removalists)
- Joe Lieberman, (Sen-D Connecticut)
- Paul Jones, England, rocker (Manfried Mann-Mighty Quinn)
- Stuart Henry, British disc jockey