Historical Events
NFL Record
Chicago halfback Gale Sayers ties NFL record for most touchdowns in a game with 6 in 61–20 victory over San Francisco 49ers at Wrigley Field
Gale Sayers
- Doug Walters makes maiden Test ton in 1st Test, goes on to 155
- The Beatles' last concert in Great Britain (Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales)
- Vivian Beaumont Theater opens at 65th St & Amsterdam Ave NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Laurie Grover-Tavares, American biathelete (Olympics 1994), born in Newark, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Lee, American actor (Song of the South, The Amos 'n' Andy Show), dies from a heart attack at 67