Historical Events
- Giant Baba beats Jack Brisco in Kagoshimi, to become NWA champ
- MLB Rules Committee changes long time philosophy to permit the use of cowhide, rather than just horsehide in the manufacture of baseballs
- Soyuz 16 launched into Earth orbit for 6 days
Famous Deaths
- Max Weber, Swiss Federal Councilor, dies at 77
- Sofie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatte, composer, dies at 72