Historical Events
Event of Interest
Björn Borg loses 6-2, 6-3 to Jordi Arrese after an 8 year lay off without practising or playing any exhibition matches

Björn Borg
- Gordon Greenidge scores 223 v Aus, his last Test Cricket knock at home
- USSR grants republics right to secede under certain conditions
Famous Deaths
- Johnny Thunders, American musician (b. 1952)
- Peter Bailey, Graphic designer/calligrapher, dies