Historical Events
- Colin Jackson runs world record 60m hurdles indoor (7.30 sec)
- Referendum in Moldova results in the electorate voting against possible reunification with Romania.
- United Arab Emirates beat Kenya by 2 wickets to win ICC Trophy
Famous Deaths
- Leighton Noble, singer/Bandleader, dies at 81
- Max Schubert, winemaker, dies at 89
- Melina Mercouri, Greek actress, activist and politician, dies of lung cancer at 73
- Moses Rascoe, American blues singer, dies at 77
- Tengis Abuladze, Georgia SSR MP (Penalty), dies at 71