Historical Events
- 46th Men's French Championships: Jozsef Asboth beats Eric Sturgess (8-6, 7-5, 6-4)
- 46th Women's French Championships: Patricia Todd beats Doris Hart (6-3, 3-6, 6-4)
Event of Interest
President Truman signs National Security Act (1947), establishing Department of Defense, CIA, National Security Council and Joint Chiefs of Staff
Harry Truman
- US President Harry S. Truman signs the National Security Act which establishes the Central Intelligence Agency
Famous Birthdays
- Al Anderson, American songwriter and guitarist (NRBQ), born in Windsor, Connecticut
- Pauline Clare, Britain's first female Chief Constable (Lancashire)