Historical Events
- NYC is first US city to legislate against racial or religious discrimination in housing market (Fair Housing Practices Law)
- William Inge's "Dark at the Top of the Stairs" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Art Monk, American NFL wide receiver (Wash Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles), born in White Plains, New York
- Charlene Morett, American field hockey left wing (Olympic bronze 1984), born in Darby, Pennsylvania