Historical Events
- New Zealand accedes to Statute of Westminster, becomes a dominion
- The 1st systematic Hollywood blacklist is instituted, denying employment to American entertainment professionals due to alleged Communist ties or sympathies
Famous Birthdays
- John Larroquette, actor (Dan Fielding-Night Court), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Jonathan Kaplan, director (Heart Like a Wheel), born in Paris, France
- Linda Laflamme, rocker
- Tracey Walter, American actor
- Val Fuentes, rocker (It's A Beautiful Day)
Famous Deaths
- Léon-Paul Fargue, French poet (b. 1876)