Historical Events
- Chris Wills wins 1st National hang-gliding championship
- Cubs trade Ferguson Jenkins to Rangers for Bill Madlock & Vic Harris
- SF Giants trade Willie McCovey to San Diego Padres for pitcher Mike Caldwell
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Angel Acosta Jr, PGA golfer (1995 Greater Milwaukee-3rd), born in San Diego, California
- Steve White, defensive end (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
American playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon (46) weds actress Marsha Mason (31)
Neil Simon
Famous Deaths
- Abebe Bikila, Ethiopian distance runner (Olympic gold, marathon 1960, 64), dies of a cerebral bleed at 41
- G Paul H Schuitema, graphically designer/photographer, dies