Historical Events
- 1st Jewish immigrants to Israel disembark at Port of Eilat
- Shin Takarajima (New Treasure Island) by Osamu Tezuka published, first manga cartoon in tankÅbon form
Famous Birthdays
- Alain Connes, French mathematician
- Norm Van Lier, American basketball player
- Robin Scott, English singer (M), born in London
Famous Deaths
- George II, King of Greece (1922-1924, and 1935-1947), dies of arteriosclerosis at 56