Historical Events
- Basil Heatley runs world record marathon (2:13:55)
Famous Birthdays
- Christian Wilhelm Berger, Romanian composer
- Jennifer Gillom, WNBA center/forward (Phoenix Mercury/Olympic gold 1988)
- Kathy Burke, English actress and playwright (Absolutely Fabulous, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), born in London, England
- Sarunas Marciulionis, NBA guard (Sacramento Kings)