Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Neil, Scottish newspaper editor, (Sunday Times), born in Paisley, Scotland
- Arno Hintjens, Belgian singer (T C Matic)
- Rosalind Plowright, British soprano (Aida, Senta)
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Film director David Lean (41) weds actress and producer Ann Todd (40) in London

David Lean
Famous Deaths
- Klaus Mann, German writer, dies at 42