Historical Events
- 41,163, then largest NBA crowd, watches doubleheader Cin-Det, SD-Bost
- Beatles appoint Eastman & Eastman, as general cousel to Apple
Appointment of Interest
John Madden is named head coach of NFL's Oakland Raiders
John Madden
- Lonne Elder's "Ceremonies in Dark Old Men" premieres in NYC
Event of Interest
The Palestine National Congress appoints Yasser Arafat chairman of the PLO
Yasser Arafat
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Cornett, American baseball pitcher (Toronto Blue Jays)
- Brandy Ledford, American actress and model
- Dallas Drake, Trail, NHL center (Winnipeg Jets)
- Duncan Coutts, Canadian bassist (Our Lady Peace)
- Joe Sacco, Medford, NHL right wing (Anaheim Mighty Ducks), born in Medford, Massachusetts