- India
- 1996 - In the semi-final of the 1996 Cricket World Cup at Calcutta, the match is abandoned after crowds set fire to the stands and throw fruit at the players.
- England
- 1859 - The Honourable Ivo Bligh is born in Westminster, London
- Australia
- 1977 - David Hookes hits five fours off one over on day-two of the Centenary Test at the MCG