Famous Birthdays
- Dave Lowry, American NHL left wing (Florida Panthers), born in Greater Sudbury, Canada
- Desiree Nosbusch, Luxembourgish actress (The Fan), born in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, British TV chef (River Cottage), writer and environmental activist, born in London, England
- Jemma Redgrave, English actress (Buddha of Suburbia), born in London, England
- Shamil Basayev, Chechen rebel, born in Dyshne-Vedeno, Russia (d. 2006)
Famous Deaths
- Jeanette MacDonald, soprano (When I'm Calling You), dies at 63