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1870 - George Dixon, who became the first black world champion when he won the bantamweight title in 1890; in Halifax, Nova Scotia
1887 - Tim Mara, Pro Football Hall of Fame founder-owner of the NFL's New York Giants; in New York, NY
1908 - Wes Fesler, three-time All-American end at Ohio State, from 1928 through 1930; in Youngstown, OH
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1925 - Ted Lindsay, Hockey Hall of Fame left wing who held records for scoring and penalty minutes; in Renfrew, ONT
1926 - Don Carter, six-time Bowler of the year who was named the best bowler of all time in a 1970 poll; in St. Louis
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1754 - Slack Wins First World Title Fight
The first World Title Prize Fight was held at Harlston, England. English champion Jack Slack knocked out the French challenger, Jean Petit, in 25 minutes.
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1978 - Woman Sets Channel Swim Record
Californian Penny Dean set a record of 7 hours and 40 minutes for the English Channel swim from England to France.
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1983 - Garvey's Streak Ends at 1,208 Games
Steve Garvey's National League record streak of 1,208 games came to an end when the Dodger first baseman dislocated his left thumb in a collision at home plate during the first game of a doubleheader. Garvey was unable to appear in the second game against the Atlanta Braves.
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1989 - Sotomayor High Jumps 8 Feet
At the Caribbean Championship meet in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Cuba's Javier Sotomayor became the first high jumper ever to clear 8 feet.
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