Historical Events
- Dutchman Anton Geesink becomes 1st non-Japanese judo world champion
- George Blanda of Houston Oilers kicks 55-yard field goal
- The Beatles meet future manager Brian Epstein
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Adal Ramones, Mexican television host
Famous Deaths
- Jēkabs Graubiņš, Latvian composer, dies at 75
- Mary Charleson, actress (Upstairs & Downstairs), dies at 76
- Pat O'Hara Wood, Australian tennis player (Australasian C'ship 1920, 23), dies at 70