Historical Events
- Adolph Rupp retires after 42 years of coaching University of Kentucky
- Ulster Vanguard organise industrial strike against the imposition of direct rule on Northern Ireland by Westminster
- Venera 8 launches to explore Venus
Famous Birthdays
- Charlie Haas, American professional wrestler, born in Houston, Texas
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Dutch footballer, born in Paramaribo, Suriname
- Kirby Dar Dar, American NFL wide receiver (Miami Dolphins), born in Morgan City, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- M. C. Escher, Dutch graphic artist and lithograph carver (Praedestinatie), dies at 73
- Sharkey Bonano, American jazz musician, dies at 67