Historical Events
- Conference of foreign ministers in Moscow
- Streptomycin, the first antibiotic remedy for tuberculosis, is isolated by researchers at Rutgers University
- Theater Guild presentation of "Othello" opens at Shubert
- Yankee 2nd baseman Joe Gordon announces his retirement
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Findlay, cricket wicket-keeper (WI early 70's)
- Robert Morris, composer
- Robin Greville Holloway, composer
- Takis Ikonomopoulos, Greek footballer