Historical Events
- "Frank Merriwell" opens and closes at Longacre Theater NYC (1 performance only)
- Soyuz 10 returns to Earth
Famous Birthdays
- Jeff Brohm, American football quarterback (San Francisco 49ers), born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Ken Klee, NHL defenseman (Washington Capitals), born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Kumar Dharmasena, Sri Lankan cricketer (Sri Lankan off-spinner), born in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Mauro Pawlowski, Belgian guitarist and singer, born in Koersel, Belgium
- Phil Rogers, Australian 100m breaststroker (Olympic bronze 1992, 96), born in Adelaide, South Australia