Historical Events
- Congress of racial Equality (CORE) forms
Famous Birthdays
- Aron Kincaid, actor (Warren-Bachelor Father, Ski Party), born in Los Angeles, California
- Johnny Hallyday [Jean-Philippe Smet], French singer and actor known as the "Elvis Presley of France," born in Paris, France (d. 2017)
- Muff [Mervyn] Winwood, singer (Spencer Davis Group, "Gimme Some Lovin")
- Xaveria Hollander [Vara de DeVries], Dutch author (The Happy Hooker), born in Soerabaja, Dutch East Indies
Famous Deaths
- Cecil Parkin, cricketer (32 wkts in 10 Tests for Eng 1920-24), dies