Historical Events
- Bomb planted by Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of ANC, explodes at a synagogue in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Minnesota Vikings beat St Louis Cards 28-10 in London, England (NFL expo)
- Supertanker Castillo de Bellvar catches fire and sinks northwest of Capetown, South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Robin van Persie, Dutch footballer
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Film director Philippe de Broca (50) weds actress Margot Kidder (34) in France
Philippe de Broca
Famous Deaths
- Klaus Nomi, German singer (b. 1944)