Historical Events
- USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR
Event of Interest
Wilt Chamberlain plays his last pro basketball game
Wilt Chamberlain
Famous Birthdays
- Derek West, offensive tackle (Indianapolis Colts)
- Jonathan Edwards, doubles luger (Olympics 1994), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Keith Tkachuk, Melrose MA, NHL left wing (Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix, USA)
- Michael Smith, NBA forward (Sacramento Kings)
- Mike Morton, linebacker (Oakland Raiders)
- Nick Frost, English comedian and actor
- Shannon Mitchell, NFL tight end (San Diego Chargers)