Historical Events
- Longest MLB game at Fenway Park ends in 20 innings; Seattle Mariners beat Boston Red Sox, 8-7
- Newscaster David Brinkley is released by NBC
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Knowles, American singer (Destiny's Child), born in Houston, Texas
Beyoncé Knowles
- Lacey Sturm, American singer (Flyleaf), born in Homestead, Florida
- Richard Garcia, Australian footballer, born in Perth, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Verne Rowe, actor (Verne-Fernwood 2 Night), dies at 59