Historical Events
- "Joker" by Steve Miller Band peaks at #1
- Libya & Tunisia announces they are merging as "Islamic Arab Republic"
Famous Birthdays
Mel C
Melanie Chisholm, English singer "Sporty Spice" (Spice Girls), born in Whiston, England
Mel C
- Tor Arne Hetland, Norwegian cross-country skier, born in Stavanger, Norway