Historical Events
- 1st Zen winter session in Sydney Zen Center's Gorrick's Run Zendo
Event of Interest
Canadian Open Golf (du Maurier Classic), Westmount GC: Cathy Johnston wins by 2 strokes from Patty Sheehan for her only LPGA Tour win

Patty Sheehan
- German Democratic Republic accepts Deutsche Mark as its currency
- In Victoria, Australia, helmetless bike riding becomes illegal
Event of Interest
US Open Senior Golf, Ridgewood CC: Lee Trevino wins by 2 strokes from Jack Nicklaus for his first Seniors tour major title

Jack Nicklaus
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Country singer-songwriter Hank Williams Jr (41) weds model Mary Jane Thomas at a Congregational church near his ranch in Missoula, Montana

Hank Williams Jr
Famous Deaths
- Anna Palk, actress (Play it Cool, Frozen Dead), dies of cancer at 48
- Jurriaan Schrofer, graphic designer, dies