29 March - France shares the win of the 14th Eurovision Song Contest, in a four-way tie with Spain, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Frida Boccara represents France, singing "Un jour, un enfant".
Births
13 May - Nikos Aliagas, television presenter
26 September - Anthony Kavanagh, Haitian Canadian comedian, actor, singer & television personality
2 November - Claudy Siar, singer & TV & radio presenter