Historical Events
- Dutch work week extended to 54 hour
- Obligatory work for woman ends in Belgium
- SS police chief Rauter threatens to kill half Jewish children
Famous Birthdays
- George Benson, American jazz/blues singer/guitarist (Greatest Love of All), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Joseph Schwantner, American composer (Aftertones of Infinity), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Keith Relf, British musician and vocalist (the Yardbirds-For Your Love, Renaissance), born in Richmond, England (d. 1976)