Historical Events
- ABC and AFL sign a 5 year contract
- Typhoon Mary in China kills at least 1,600
Famous Birthdays
- Nancy Taylor, LPGA golfer (1994 Rochester Intl-54th), born in San Francisco, California
- Steve Paikin, Canadian journalist
Famous Deaths
- René Maran, Martiniques writer (Batouala, Prix Goncourt), dies