Historical Events
Film Premier
"Casino Royale" James Bond comedy film starring David Niven and Peter Sellers premieres. Based on the Ian Fleming novel.
David Niven
Peter Sellers
- Beatles sign a contract to stay together for 10 years (they don't)
- Yugoslav author Mihaljo Mihaljov sentenced 4½ years
Famous Birthdays
- Dorothy "Dar" Williams, American singer-songwriter described as "one of America’s very best singer-songwriters."(You're Aging Well), born in Mount Kisco, New York
- Steven H. Silver, American sci-fi editor, born in Hinsdale, Illinois
Famous Deaths
Konrad Adenauer
Konrad Adenauer, West Germany chancellor (1949-63), dies at 91
Konrad Adenauer