Historical Events
- 24 Africans from the Graaff-Reinet district, Cape Province, appear in the Grahamstown Supreme Court on charges under the Sabotage Act; alleged they had conspired or incited others to kill White people or police
- French government of Couve de Murville resigns
Boxing Title Fight
Joe Frazier TKOs Jerry Quarry in 8 for heavyweight boxing title
Joe Frazier
- Warren E Burger sworn in as US Supreme Court Chief Justice
Famous Birthdays
- Elbert Ellis, NFL wide receiver (Carolina Panthers, GB Packers)
- Martin Klebba, American actor
Famous Deaths
- Stanley Andrews, American actor (Mr. Deeds Goes to Town), dies at 77
- Volmari Iso-Hollo, Finnish athlete (b. 1907)