- New Zealand
- 1978 - After 48 years and in the 48th Test between the two countries, New Zealand finally win a Test match against England, winning by 72 runs in a low-scoring match at Wellington.
- West Indies
- 1956 - Desmond Haynes is born in Barbados
- New Zealand
- 1978 - After 48 years and in the 48th Test between the two countries, New Zealand finally win a Test match against England, winning by 72 runs in a low-scoring match at Wellington.
- West Indies
- 1956 - Desmond Haynes is born in Barbados