Historical Events
- 1st-class cricket debut for Brian McMillan, Transvaal B v N Tvl B
Boxing Title Fight
Larry Holmes TKOs Bonecrusher Smith in 12 for heavyweight boxing title
Larry Holmes
- Most shots in a NY Islander game (88 - Isles 45, NY Rangers 43)
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial ("3 Servicemen") completed
- Wes Craven's horror film "A Nightmare on Elm Street" premieres in the US
Famous Birthdays
- Delta Goodrem, Australian singer
- Joel Zumaya, American baseball player