Historical Events
- "Sátántangó", Hungarian film directed by Béla Tarr, starring Mihály Víg, Putyi Horváth, is released
Event of Interest
Jack Nicholson uses a golf club to attack a car
Jack Nicholson
World Record
- Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee charge with possession of loaded firearm
Famous Deaths
- Jacob Firet, Dutch theologist (Agogic Moment), dies at 70
- Ken Hall, Australian director and producer (Kokoda front line), dies at 92
- Raymond Scott, composer (Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm), dies at 85