Historical Events
Historic Publication
John Steinbeck's novel "Pearl" published
John Steinbeck
- The US House of Representatives Committee on Un-American Activities finds "Hollywood 10" in contempt because of their refusal to reveal whether they were communists
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Sinclair, English musician (Caravan, Hatfield and the North)
- Dwight Schultz, actor (A-Team), born in Baltimore, Maryland