Historical Events
- "Robert Montgomery Presents" dramatic anthology premieres on NBC TV
- 38th Men's Australian Championships: Frank Sedgman beats Ken McGregor (6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1)
- 38th Women's Australian Championships: Louise Brough Clapp beats Doris Hart (6-4, 3-6, 6-4)
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Howard Lidington, actor (Sword of Valiant, Mosses)
- Silvia Bertolaccini, LPGA golfer
- Trinidad Silva, American actor (d. 1988)