Historical Events
- "Letter for Queen Victoria" closes at ANTA Theater NYC after 18 performances
- 129th Grand National: Tommy Carberry aboard L'Escargot wins
- Soyuz 18A launch aborted short of orbit; cosmonauts return safely
Famous Birthdays
- John Hartson, Welsh footballer
- Nikki Dryden, 800m swimmer (Olympic 6th 1992, 96), born in Calgary, Alberta
Famous Deaths
- Inez Courtney, dies at 67
- Victor GM Marijnen, Dutch premier (1963-65), dies at 58