Paradox refers to something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems impossible but is actually true or possible. It can also refer to someone who does two seemingly opposite things or who has qualities that are opposite; to a statement that seems to say two opposite things but that nonetheless may be true; or to the use of such statements in writing or speech.
☰Thought of the Day
"Champions keep playing until they get it right." - Billie Jean King
- Jan Ligthart, Dutch educator and philosopher (Nog bij mother, Ot and Sien), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1916)
- Sulamith Wülfing, German artist and illustrator, born in Elberfeld, Kingdom of Prussia (now Germany) (d. 1989)
- Pierre Mendès-France, French Premier (1954-55), born in Paris (d. 1982)
- Dorothy Stroud, English museum curator and biographer, born in London (d. 1997)
- Carroll Shelby, American auto racer who won LeMans 1959; and automobile designer Ford Shelby Mustang, Shelby GT, Dodge Shelby Charger, Dodge Viper, born in Leesburg, Texas (d. 2012)
- Rod Taylor, Australian actor (The Birds, Time Machine), born in Sydney, New South Wales (d. 2015)
- Alfonso Arau, Mexican film director known for "Like Water for Chocolate", born in Mexico City
- Tony Kaye [Anthony John Selvidge], British progressive rock piano and organ player (Yes, 1968-71; 1983-94; 2018–19), born in Leicester, England
- 9th NFL Pro Bowl, LA Memorial Coliseum: Eastern Conference beats Western Conference, 28-21; MVPs: Frank Gifford, NY Giants, HB; Doug Atkins, Chicago Bears, DE
- Beatles release the single "Please Please Me" / "Ask Me Why"; peaks at #2 in UK, and #3 in US
- "Daktari" African adventure series premieres on CBS TV
