Historical Events
- Loyalist paramilitaries carry out a raid on Royal Ulster Constabulary station in County Derry, and steal 4 British Army Sterling sub-machine Guns
- The Northern Ireland Office issues a discussion document 'The Future of Northern Ireland'; the paper states Britain's commitment to the union as long as the majority of people wish to remain part of the United Kingdom
- Worst US rail accident in 14 years; 45 die in Chicago, llinois
Famous Birthdays
- Georgina Douglas, Australian rower (Olympics 1996)
- Patrice Denis, CFL linebacker (Edmonton Eskimos)
- Trevor Wilmot, NFL linebacker (Indianapolis Colts, Amsterdam Admirals)
Famous Deaths
- Alan Roth, orchestra leader (Milton Berle Show), dies at 68