Historical Events
- Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Fayetteville NC on WRCQ 103.5 FM
- The tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere, Sky Tower in downtown Auckland, New Zealand, opens after two-and-a-half years of construction.
Famous Birthdays
- Camila Cabello [Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao], Cuban-born American singer-songwriter (Fifth Harmony), born in Cojimar, Cuba
Famous Deaths
- Stanislav Shatalin, Russian economist (500 Days), dies