Historical Events
- 89th British Golf Open: Kel Nagle shoots a 278 at St Andrews
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher J "Gus" Loria, Major USMC/astronaut, born in Newton, Massachusetts
- Marc Mero, American professional wrestler, born in Buffalo, New York
Famous Deaths
- Edward Burlingame Hill, composer, dies at 86
- Vallance Jupp, cricketer (28 wkts in 8 Tests for England 1921-28), dies