Historical Events
- "Uncle Vanya" opens at Circle in Sq Theater NYC for 29 performances
- Antoine Nduwayo appointed Premier of Burundi
- Dow Jones closes above 4,000 for 1st time (4,003.33)
Famous Deaths
- Art Kane, photographer, dies at 69
James Herriot
James Herriot [Alfred Wight], Scottish author (All Creatures Great & Small), dies at 78
James Herriot
- Melvin Franklin, American musician (The Temptations), dies at 52
- Norman Hunter, English children's writer (Professor Branestawm), dies at 95
- Peter Wykeham, Royal Air Force fighter pilot, dies at 79