Historical Events
- 10th Country Music Association Award: Mel Tillis wins
Event of Interest
Mao Zedong's widow Jiang Qing & "Gang of Four" arrested & charged with plotting a coup

Jiang Qing
Famous Birthdays
- Brent Bennett, American mercenary
- Emily Deschanel, American actress (Bones), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Alfredo Bracchi, Italian author (b. 1897)
- Connie Boswell, actress (Artists & Models), dies at 68