Historical Events
- Marshall U football team wiped out in DC-9 air crash at Kenova, West Virginia, killing 75
Famous Birthdays
- Dana Stubblefield, NFL defensive tackle (SF 49ers)
- Darrien Gordon, NFL cornerback (San Diego Chargers, Broncos-Super Bowl 32)
- David Wesley, NBA guard (Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics)
- Derrick Hoskins, NFL safety (Oakland Raiders)
- Dexter Nottage, NFL defensive end (Wash Redskins, KC Chiefs)