Historical Events
- Attempted assassination of Irish Minister of State for Home Affairs John Taylor who is shot a number of times (the Official Irish Republican Army later claimed responsibility)
- Lopsided trade, Cards trade Steve Carlton to Phillies for Rick Wise
Music Single
Paul McCartney releases "Give Ireland back to the Irish" single
Paul McCartney
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Harrison, guard (Detroit Lions)
- Erwin van de Looi, soccer player (Vitesse)
- Sean Harris, NFL linebacker (Chicago Bears)