Historical Events
- 28 year old British Mandate over Palestine ends
- 73rd Preakness: Eddie Arcaro wins aboard Citation, 2nd leg of successful Triple Crown
- Australia scores 721 runs in one day v Essex, world record
Event of Interest
Bradman scores 187 Aust v Essex, 124 minutes, 33 fours 1 five
Donald Bradman
- Troops from Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia attack Israel
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Eno, British rock and ambient musician (Roxy Music, David Bowie, U2, Coldplay), born in Woodbridge, Sussex
Famous Weddings
- Dancer and actress Cyd Charisse (26) weds singer Tony Martin (34)
Famous Deaths
- Edward Flanagan, American priest and founder of Boys Town (b. 1886)