Historical Events
- American golfer Lee Trevino goes bogey-free for the full 4 rounds as he wins the Greater New Orleans Open by 8 strokes from Bobby Cole and Ben Crenshaw
Famous Birthdays
- Benjamin Eicher, Swiss film director
- Carol Ann Plante, actress (Sara Henderson-Harry & the Hendersons)
- Stefan Olsdal, Swedish bassist (Placebo)
Famous Deaths
- Andrea Checci, actress (2 Women, Assassin, Black Sunday), dies at 57