Historical Events
- International Bill of Rights goes into effect (35 nations ratifying)
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Hoy, Scottish cyclist, most successful Olympic cyclist ever (7 Olympic medals), born in Edinburgh
- Dougie Lampkin, English motorcycle trials rider, born in Silsden, West Yorkshire, England
- Jayson Blair, American journalist and author
- Jeremy Newberry, American football player
- Joel Peralta, Dominican baseball player
- Keri Russell, American actress (Felicity, The Americans), born in Fountain Valley, California
- Nolan Baumgartner, NHL defenseman (Washington Capitals), born in Calgary, Alberta
- Ricardo Zonta, Brazilian racing car driver