Historical Events
- Ballon d'Or: Juventus' French midfielder Michel Platini is named Europe's best football player for the 2nd consecutive time; beats Bordeaux midfielder Jean Tigana and Verona striker Preben Elkjær
- NBA's Bernard King scores 60 points
Famous Birthdays
- Alastair Cook, English cricketer
- Chris Cahill, Australian-born Samoan footballer, born in Sydney, Australia
- Georgia Moffett, British actress, born in London, United Kingdom
- Jessica Origliasso, Australian singer-songwriter and actress (The Veronicas), born in Albany Creek, Queensland, Australia
- Lisa Origliasso, Australian singer-songwriter and actress (The Veronicas), born in Albany Creek, Queensland, Australia