Arts and Literature
- Richard Burton records the narrative for the concept album Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds.
- Operatic contralto Helen Watts is awarded the CBE.
- Gregynog Press reincarnated as Gwasg Gregynog.
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