Historical Events
- Gary Matthews wins NL Rookie of Year
Event of Interest
Neil Simon's "Good Doctor" premieres in NYC
Neil Simon
Event of Interest
US President Richard Nixon signs the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act, authorizing petroleum price, production, allocation and marketing controls
Richard Nixon
Event of Interest
US Senate votes 92-3 to confirm Gerald Ford as Vice President
Gerald Ford
Famous Birthdays
- Evan Karagias, American professional wrestler
- Jon Runyan, tackle (Tennessee Oilers)
- Nick Ferguson, CFL defensive back (Winnipeg Blue Bombers)
- Samantha Harris, American model and host
Famous Deaths
- Frank Christian, American jazz trumpeter, dies at 86