• 838 – Arab–Byzantine wars: The forces of the Abbasid Caliphate defeated Byzantine Empire troops, led by Emperor Theophilos himself, at the Battle of Anzen near present-day Dazman, Turkey.


• 1894 – Despite finishing in first place in the world's first auto race, Jules-Albert de Dion did not win, as his steam-powered car was against the rules.

• 1923 – Birth day of Mukesh, Indian singer and actor (Death on 1976)

• 1937 – Birth day of Vasant Ranjane, Indian cricketer (Death on 12011)