Historical Events
- Albert DeSalvo, better known as the Boston Strangler, murders Anna Slesers, his first victim
- The European Space Research Organisation is established in Paris - later becoming the European Space Agency
Famous Birthdays
- Scott Radecic, NFL linebacker (Indianapolis Colts)
Famous Deaths
- Anna Sleasers, first Boston Strangler victim
- Mykhaylo Verikivsky, composer, dies at 65