Historical Events
- OPA, which issued WW II rationing coupons, disbands
- The development of photosensitive glass, which had occurred ten years previously, is announced publicly
Famous Birthdays
- Jonathan Pryce, Holywell Flintshire, Welsh actor (Brazil, Pirates of the Caribbean)
- Ron Dennis, CBE, F1 team principal (McLaren)
- Ron Wood, rock guitarist (Faces, Jeff Beck Group, Rolling Stones)