Historical Events
- 13th Daytona 500: Richard Petty wins (144.462 MPH)
- Movie "Ben Hur" 1st shown on television
Event of Interest
Richard Nixon installs secret taping system in the White House
Richard Nixon
- Tehran agreement signed; oil companies accept 55 percent tax rate, immediate increase in posted prices, and further successive increases
Famous Birthdays
- Derrick Witherspoon, NFL running back (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Gheorghe Muresan, NBA center (Washington Bullets/Wizards)
- Kenny Shedd, WLAF receiver (Barcelona Dragons, Oakland Raiders)
- Kris Aquino, Filipino Actress and TV Host
- Lonnie Johnson, NFL tight end (Buffalo Bills)
- Noriko Sakai, Japanese singer
- Tommy Dreamer, American professional wrestler