Historical Events
Event of Interest
"Honky Chateau" becomes Elton John's first No. 1 album in the US, includes hit "Rocket Man"
Elton John
Event of Interest
British Open Golf, Muirfield: Lee Trevino claims his second straight Claret Jug; first to successfully defend his title since Arnold Palmer in 1962; wins by 1 stroke from Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus
Famous Birthdays
- Beth Ostrosky, American model
- Khalid Reeves, NBA guard (Dallas Mavericks, NJ Nets)
- Michael Barnett, UK musician / producer
- Scott Foley, American actor (Scandal, Felicity), born in Kansas City, Kansas