Historical Events
- "Charles Aznavour" opens at Music Box Theater NYC for 23 performances
- "Gantry" opens at George Abbott Theater NYC for 1 performance
Film Premier
"Patton" directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring George C. Scott premieres in New York (Academy Awards Best Picture 1971)
George S. Patton
George C. Scott
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Gabrielle Anwar, Laleham England, actress (Body Snatchers)
- John Frascatore, American baseball pitcher (St Louis Cardinals)
- Todd Peterson, NFL kicker (Seattle Seahawks)