Historical Events
- "Hit the Trail" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 4 performances
- "On Your Toes" closes at 46th St Theater NYC after 64 performances
- The first Burger King is opened in Miami, Florida, USA
Famous Birthdays
- Tony Todd, American actor and producer (Platoon), born in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Nina Vasar, wife of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, dies