Historical Events
- China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC
- UN deprives South Africa of Namibia
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Lauer, Canadian NHL right wing (Pitts Penguins), born in Humboldt, Canada
- Matt Drudge, American political commentator and blogger (Drudge Report), born in Takoma Park, Maryland
- Timm Rosenbach, NFL quarterback (New Orleans Saints), born in Everett, Washington
Famous Deaths
- Nigel Haig, English cricket all-rounder (5 Tests; 1,000 runs and 100 wickets 1921, 27, 29 Middlesex), dies at 78
