Historical Events
- Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to John Tinbergen
Event of Interest
Ralph Nader sets up a consumer organization known as Nader's Raiders
Ralph Nader
- St Vincent & Grenadines gains associated status with Britain
Famous Birthdays
- Corey Foster, NHL defenseman (Pitts Penguins), born in Ottawa, Ontario
- John Kasay, NFL kicker (Carolina Panthers), born in Athens, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Jaime Pahissa, composer, dies at 89