Historical Events
- VIII Winter Olympic Games open in Squaw Valley, California
- Walter O'Malley, LA Dodger owner, purchases Chavez Ravine for $494,000
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Moog, NHL goalie (Oilers, Bruins, Olympics-Canada-1988)
- Carol McGiffin, British TV and radio presenter
- Greta Scacchi, actress (Coca-Cola Kid, White Mischief), born in Milan, Italy
- Roger Wijesuriya, cricketer (bowling avg 294 in 4 Tests for Sri Lanka)