Historical Events
- "Words & Music" debuts on NBC-TV
Event of Interest
Anwar Sadat replaces Gamal Abdel Nasser as acting Egyptian President
Anwar Sadat
- Intrepid (US) beats Gretel II (Aust) in 22nd America's Cup
Famous Birthdays
- Gualter Salles, Brazilian racing driver
- Kimiko Date, tennis star (1996 Japan Open), born in Kyoto, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Gamal' Abd al-Nassar, Egypt President (1953-70), dies of heart attack at 52
- John Roderigo Dos Passos, American writer (Manhattan Transfer), dies at 74