Historical Events
- "Trading Places", American comedy film, is released
- Charlos Vieira begins 191 hr "nonstop" cycling in Leiria, Portugal
- Marlies Gohr runs female European record 100m (10.81)
Famous Birthdays
- Kim Clijsters, Belgian tennis player
- Lee Harding, Australian punk-rock singer
- Mamoru Miyano, Japanese seiyuu