Historical Events
- Netherlands-German postal relations resume
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Salinas de Gortari, President of Mexico (1988-94), born in Mexico City
- Dee Murray [David M Oates], British rocker (Elton John's Band), born in Gillingham, Kent (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
- Masaharu Homma, Lt Gen (responsible for Bataan Death March), executed