- Events
- 1934 – The Soviet Republic of China collapses when Chiang Kai-shek's National Revolutionary Army successfully encircles Ruijin, forcing the fleeing Communists to begin the Long March.
- 2003 – China launches Shenzhou 5, its first manned space mission.
- Births
- 1265 – Temür Khan, Emperor Chengzong of Yuan-China (d. 1307)