Historical Events
- Detroit pitcher Denny McLain is named unanimous AL Cy Young Award winner after finishing MLB season, 31-6 for World Series winning Tigers
- Motion Picture Association of America introduces rating system (G, M, R, X)
- Noel Coward's "Sweet Potato" opens at Booth Theater NYC for 36 performances
- University of Suriname opens
Famous Birthdays
- Bernard Dafney, NFL tackle (Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens)
- Kent Graham, NFL quarterback (Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals)
- Park Shin-yang, South Korean actor
Famous Deaths
- Georgios Papandreou, Greek minister/premier, dies at 80