Historical Events
Film Premier
"The Man with the Golden Gun", 9th James Bond film, starring Roger Moore, Britt Ekland and Christopher Lee, premieres in London
Roger Moore
Christopher Lee
- Dave Kryskow scores Washington Capitals 1st NHL shorthanded goal
Event of Interest
Nelson Rockefeller is sworn in as Vice President of the United States
Nelson Rockefeller
Famous Birthdays
- Bryant Westbrook, cornerback (Detroit Lions)
- Jake Plummer, quarterback (Arizona Cardinals)
- Mikko Paananen, Finnish bassist (HIM)
- Ricky Ponting, Australian cricket batsman, captain, coach and broadcaster (168 Tests, 13,378 runs @ 51.85; 41 x 100s), born in Launceston, Tasmania