Historical Events
- "Robert Montgomery Presents" dramatic anthology premieres on NBC TV
- Australian Championships Men's Tennis: Frank Sedgman retains title; beats fellow Australian Ken McGregor 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1
- Australian Championships Women's Tennis: In an all-American final Louise Brough beats Doris Hart 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 for her only Australian singles title
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Howard Lidington, English actor (Sword of Valiant, Mosses), born in Harrow, London
- Silvia Bertolaccini, Argentine golfer (4-time LPGA Tour titles), born in Rafaela, Argentina
- Trinidad Silva, American actor, born in Mission, Texas (d. 1988)