Historical Events
Event of Interest
H Laskow replaces Moshe Dayan on as Israeli minister of Defense

Moshe Dayan
- Jack Smith takes over from Art Baker as TV host of "You Asked for It"
- Japanese ferry Nankai Maru capsized off southern Awaji Island, Japan, 167 killed.
Famous Birthdays
- Anita Baker, singer (Giving You the Best That I Got), born in Toledo, Ohio
- B James Lowry, rocker (Boys Band)
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres, comediene (Ellen Morgan-Ellen), born in New Orleans, Louisiana

Ellen DeGeneres
- Norman Lamont Hassan, British reggae musician (UB40-Red Red Wine)
- Salvador Sánchez, Mexican boxer