Historical Events
- 32nd Berlin International Film Festival: "Veronika Voss" wins the Golden Bear
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
NHL Record
Wayne Gretzky scores 153rd point of season, breaking NHL record
Wayne Gretzky
Famous Birthdays
- Louis Tsatoumas, Greek long jumper, born in Messene, Greece
- Onil Joseph, Dominican baseball player, born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Famous Deaths
- Cornelis Rijnsdorp, Dutch writer (Culprit), dies at 87
- Hal Hooker, cricket (307 partners with Kippax for last wicket), dies