Historical Events
- WETK TV channel 33 in Burlington, VT (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WGNO TV channel 26 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Davina McCall, British television presenter
- Joe Murphy, NHL right wing (Chicago Blackhawks), born in London, England
- Michael York, Australian field hockey fullback (Olympic silver 1992, 96)