Historical Events
- British army occupies Ismailiya, Suez Canal Zone
Event of Interest
The NBA's first superstar George Mikan scores a career high 61 points leading the Minneapolis Lakers to a 91-81 double-overtime victory over the Rochester Royals
George Mikan
Famous Birthdays
- Ian Hill, English musician (Judas Priest-Breakin the Law), born in West Bromwich, United Kingdom
- Paul Stanley, American musician (KISS-Beth), born in Manhattan, New York
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Farwell, American composer, dies at 74