Historical Events
- Bloodless military coup in Mauritania, President Moktar flees
Event of Interest
World News Tonight premieres on ABC with Max Robinson the first black anchor on a network newscast in the US
Max Robinson
Famous Birthdays
- Jesse Lacey, American musician (Brand New)
Famous Deaths
- Joe Davis, English snooker player (World Champion 1927-40, 1946), dies at 77
- Michel Gusikoff, American violinist and composer, dies at 85