Historical Events
- Galileo, Ganymede Observations (Orbit 9)
Historic Publication
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1st book in J. K. Rowling's best-selling series, is published
J. K. Rowling
- The U.S. Supreme Court upholds doctor-assisted suicide ban
- U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the Communications Decency Act, inconsistent with the 1st Amendment
Famous Deaths
- Charlie Chester, English comedian (Never Say Die), dies at 83
Don Hutson
Don Hutson, American College, Pro Football Halls of Fame wide receiver (Green Bay Packers), dies at 84
Don Hutson
- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Native Hawaiian musician, entertainer and Hawaiian sovereignty advocate (Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World), dies at 38