psithurism noun: A rustling or whispering sound, especially of leaves in the wind.
☰Thought of the Day
"Nature never appeals to intelligence until habit and instinct are useless. There is no intelligence where there is no change and no need of change." - H.G. Wells, from The Time Machine
- Jean Philippe Eugène de Mérode, Belgian nobleman (Marquis of Westerloo), born in Brussels, Dutch Republic (d. 1732)
- Hermann Minkowski, German mathematician (work on relativity - Minkowski spacetime), born in Aleksota, Kingdom of Poland, Russian Empire (d. 1909)
- Michal Kalecki, Polish economist, born in Łódź, Russian Poland (d. 1970)
- Jennie Tourel [Davidovich], Russian-American mezzo-soprano (Paris Opera, 1931-38; Metropolitan Opera,1937-47), born in Vitebsk, Russian Empire (d. 1973)
- Carl Hubbell, American Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (9 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1933; NL MVP 1933, 36; NY Giants), born in Carthage, Missouri (d. 1988)
- John Conklin, American dramaturg and scenic designer (Metropolitan Opera; Glimmerglass Festival; San Francisco Opera), born in Hartford, Connecticut (d. 2025)
- Don Matthews, American CFL HOF coach (Grey Cup 1985 BC Lions, 1995 Baltimore Stallions, 1996-97 Toronto Argonauts, 2002 Montreal Alouettes), born in Amesbury, Massachusetts (d. 2017)
- Gerald Levinson, American contemporary classical composer (Anahata), and educator (Swarthmore College), born in Westport, Connecticut
- Upon learning of plans by the Americans to execute a surprise attack, Laura Secord walks 32 km to warn British troops, results in a British surprise victory at the Battle of Beaver Dams
- Virgin Islands receives a constitution from US (Organic Act)
- Vanguard SLV-6 launched for Earth orbit (fails)
- Walt Disney's animated film "The Rescuers" is released, first Disney film to get a sequel
- WLAF World Bowl 10, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf: Berlin Thunder beats Rhein Fire, 26-20
- Harold Burton, American politician (Rep (R) Ohio 1941-45), U.S. Supreme Court justice, born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1964)
- Bernie McGann, Australian jazz alto saxophone player and composer, born in Granville, Australia (d. 2013)
- Don Matthews, American CFL HOF coach (Grey Cup 1985 BC Lions, 1995 Baltimore Stallions, 1996-97 Toronto Argonauts, 2002 Montreal Alouettes), born in Amesbury, Massachusetts (d. 2017)
- Michael Obst, German coxsman (Olympic gold 1960), born in German FR
- Graham Greene, First Nations actor (Dances with Wolves; The Green Mile; Leonard on "Northern Exposure"), born in Ohsweken, Six Nations Reserve, Ontario (d. 2025)
