- New Zealand
- 1970 - New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns was born.
- England
- 1953 - Alec Bedser took 14-99 in the first Test against Australia at Trent Bridge. These were the best bowling figures made by a bowler who was not on a winning team (the match was drawn).
- India
- 1965 - Indian Maninder Singh was born. He made his debut against Pakistan aged 17 years 193 days, India's youngest Test crickter at the time.