1983 Death V N Swamy, Indian cricket pace bowler (without distinction), dies 1948 Birthday Jessica Cleaves, born in Los Angeles, California, singer, member, Friends of Distinction, performed with Earth, Wind & Fire 1939 Birthday A K Sen Gupta, cricketer, Test India vs. WI 1959 without distinction 1938 Birthday Bill Playle, cricketer, New Zealand batsman in 8 Tests without distinction 1930 Birthday Ian Leggat, cricketer, 1 Test vs. South Africa 1953-54 without distinction 1782 Event George Washington creates Honorary Badge of Distinction
