Historical Events
- Carl Morton (18-11 for last-place Expos), receives NL Rookie of Year
Album Release
George Harrison releases his triple album set "All Things Must Pass"
George Harrison
- Pope Paul VI wounded in chest during a visit to Philippines by a dagger-wielding Bolivian painter disguised as a priest
- Test Cricket debut of Rodney "Iron Gloves" Marsh v England, Brisbane
Famous Birthdays
- Calvin Jones, NFL running back (Oakland Raiders)
- Chris Underwood, volleyball opposite hitter (Olympics 1996), born in Los Angeles, California
- Patricia Zentilli, Canadian actress
- Patrick Bates, NFL safety (Atlanta Falcons)
- Todd Kelly, NFL defensive end (Cin Bengals)