Historical Events
- Australia's 1st amateur radio satellite (Oscar 5) launched (California)
- Member of Dutch feminist group Dolle Mina burn their bras in Amsterdam
- US launches 2nd generation weather satellite, ITOS 1
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Embree, Vancouver WA, pitcher (Cleveland Indians)
- Jim Schwantz, NFL linebacker (Dallas Cowboys, SF 49ers)
- Mark Wohlers, pitcher (Atlanta Braves), born in Holyoke, Massachusetts
- Marquel Fleetwood, WLAF quarterback (Frankfurt Galaxy)
- Richard Smehlik, Ostrava Cze, NHL defenseman (Buf Sabres, Olympic gold 1998)
- Sherman Obando, Changuinola Panama, outfielder (Montreal Expos)