Historical Events
- Donald Vesco rode 21'-long Kawasaki motorcycle at 318.598 mph
- Ja'afar Sharif-Emami appointed premier of Iran
Famous Birthdays
- Jess Margera, American drummer (CKY), born in West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Shaniqua [Linda Miles], American wrestling valet, born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Bruce Catton, American historian and writer (Civil War), dies at 78