Historical Events
- Ben Elton's "Silly Cow" premieres in London
- Noureddine Morcelli set 1500m mark at 3:34:16
Event of Interest
Singer James Brown is released from prison
James Brown
Famous Birthdays
- Azeem Rafiq, Yorkshire CCC & English U15 captain
Famous Deaths
- H J of Royen, manager Dutch (Concertgebouw Orchestra), dies at 52
- Robert-Jan Akkerman, Dutch diplomat (to Tunis), murdered