Historical Events
- Muriel Humphrey (D-Mn) appointed to fill late husband's Senate seat
- Padres trade pitcher Dave Tomlin & $125,000 to Rangers for Gaylord Perry (He wins 1978 Cy Young Award)
Famous Birthdays
- Denis Menchov, Russian cyclist, born in Oryol, Russia
- Derrick Turnbow, Major League Baseball Player, born in Union City, Tennessee
- Jason Roberts, English-born footballer, born in London, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Tango Duke, dies in Australia at 42; oldest known thoroughbred horse