Klaus Friedrich Roth, German mathematician who solved the major open problem of approximating algebraic numbers by rationals in 1955, is born 

Bob Simpson of Hamilton Tigers kicks record 11 singles in a game 

Hottentot chief Hendrik Witbooi fataly injured 

First intercity trucking service (Colorado City and Snyder, Texas) 

IRT (Interborough Rapid Transit) subway (New York City) opens