On this day in 1970, an oxygen tank exploded on Apollo 13, which
prevented the planned moon landing.
Apollo 13 Service Module after the Explosion. The damage
is on the left-hand side.
Pope St. John Paul II embraces Elio Toaff, then the chief rabbi of
Rome. It the Pope’s first visit to a Synagogue on this day in 1986.
Sidney Poitier became the first black to win an Oscar for best actor
on this day in 1964. It was for his role in the film"Lilies of the Field”.
Tiger Woods became the youngest person to win the Masters Tournament at the age of 21 on this day in 1997. He also set a
record when he finished at 18 under par.
Tiger woods (Eldrick Tont Woods) turned 42 December 30.
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