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1929 - Peter George, five-time world champion weightlifter who also won two Olympic gold medals; in Akron, OH
1936 - David Jenkins, figure skater who won a gold medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics; in Akron, OH
1936 - Harmon Killebrew, Baseball Hall of Fame slugger for the Senators and Twins; in Payette, ID
1949 - Dan Dierdorf, Pro Football Hall of Fame lineman who later became a sportscaster; in Canton, OH
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1954 - Rick Honeycutt, pitcher who spent 21 years in the major leagues; in Chattanooga, TN
1956 - Pedro Guerrero, Dodgers outfielder who was co-MVP of the 1981 World Series; in San Pedro de Macoris, DR
1964 - Pepper Johnson, linebacker for the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, and Jets; in Detroit
1968 - Theo Fleury, right wing with Calgary, Colorado, and the New York Rangers; in Oxbow, Saskatchewan
1970 - Troy Drayton, tight end for the former Los Angeles Rams and the Miami Dolphins; in Harrisburg, PA
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1979 - Conn McCreary, jockey who rode Pensive to victory in the 1944 Kentucky Derby and Preakness; at 58
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1933 - 'Ambling Alp' Wins Heavyweight Title
Primo Carnera, the 6-foot-6, 260-pound Italian fighter nicknamed the "Ambling Alp," knocked out Jack Sharkey in the sixth round to win the world heavyweight championship.
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1950 - U.S. Upsets England in Soccer
In World Cup soccer, the United States scored an astounding upset with a 1-0 victory over England. The country didn't another World Cup match until 1994.
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1956 - 7-Foot Barrier Broken in High Jump
Charles Dumas cleared 7 feet, 5/8 inch at the U. S. Olympic trials in Los Angeles, becoming the first high jumper to break the 7-foot barrier.
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1969 - Williams Sets NL Consecutive Game Record
The Chicago Cubs celebrated Billy Williams day at Wrigley Field, and so did Billy Williams. The Cubs outfielder played in his 896th consecutive game, breaking Stan Musial's National League record.
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1990 - Stewart, Valenzuela Throw No-Hitters
A few hours after Dave Stewart of the Oakland As threw a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays, Fernando Valenzuela of the Dodgers did the same to the St. Louis Cardinals. It was the first time in major league history that two complete game no-hitters were recorded on the same day.
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