Historical Events
- "Salome" opens at Circle in Sq Theater NYC for 9 performances
- 2 earthquakes including 7.4 hits southern Calif
- A's Dennis Eckersley sets record of 26th straight save of season
- Algerian head of state, Mohamed Boudiaf, is assassinated by military officers during a public speech at the opening of a cultural center in Annaba
Event of Interest
NHL decides Eric Lindross goes to Flyers instead of Rangers
Eric Lindros
Famous Birthdays
- Adam G. Sevani, American actor
Famous Deaths
- Mohammed Boudiaf, president of Algeria, assassinated at 73
- Pierre Billotte, French military man (IIGM), dies