Historical Events
- Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) declares independence from France
- Detroit trades manager Jimmy Dykes for Cleve's Joe Gordon
Famous Birthdays
- Calvin Hayes, British musician (Johnny Hates Jazz)
- Mike Nocito, American rocker (Johnny Hates Jazz), born in Wiesbaden, West Germany
- Seth Swirsky, American songwriter
Famous Deaths
Arthur Meighen
Arthur Meighen, 9th Prime Minister of Canada, dies at 86
Arthur Meighen