The Thalit massacre occurs in Algeria. All but 1 of the 53 inhabitants of the village of Thalit were killed by guerrillas.

Theodore Kaczynski, aka the Unabomber, was arrested at his Montana cabin. He is known for his campaign of mail bombings which claimed the lives of 3 people and injured another 23.

American comedian, Eddie Murphy, was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began his career as part of the Saturday Night Live television show, at the age of 19.

American actor, Alec Baldwin, was born in Long Island, New York.

US President, Harry Truman, signs the Marshall Plan which sanctioned financial aid for 16 countries.

American singer, Wayne Newton, was born in Roanoke, Virginia. His name is synonymous to that of the city of Las Vegas, where he has performed over 25 thousand concerts.

American actor, Marlon Brando, was born in in Omaha, Nebraska. His acting, as much as his style, which included an intense disinterest in the "Hollywood Hype", made him a legendary figure in the film industry.

American actress, Doris Day, was born in Evanston, Ohio. She was one of the most prominent actresses of the 50's and 60's eras.

Joseph Stalin succeeded Vladimir Lenin in the leadership of the Soviet Union.

German composer, Johannes Brahms, died at the age of 64 in Vienna, Austria.

The island of Spetses joins the revolution against the occupation of Greece by the Ottoman empire.

English poet, George Herbert, was born. He is considered as one of the greatest poets of all time.