Jack William Nicklaus was born in Columbus, Ohio.
Professional golfer Jack Nicklaus has 18 major championship wins including
5-time PGA and 3-time Open championships. He was a football player while
at Ohio State University.
From left: Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.
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Saddam Hussein was executed on this day in 2006.
About 600 people died on this day in 1903 when fire broke out at the Iroquois Theater in Chicago, IL.
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was formed on this
day in 1922. Vladimir Lenin (above) proclaimed the establishment.
The United Auto Workers union staged its first sit-down strike, at the Fisher Body Plant in Flint, MI. on this day in 1936.
On this day in 1948, the musical "Kiss Me Kate" opened at the New Century Theatre in New York City. Cole Porter composed the music
for the classic play that ran for 1,077 performances.
Alfred Drake, Patricia Morison, and Julie Wilson.
Bo Diddley (Ellas Otha Bates) (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008)
Singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer Bo Diddley who played a
key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many
artists, including Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones with his
use of African rhythms and a signature beat.
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On this day in 1962, U.S. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson (below) presented
photographic evidence to the United Nations Security Council. The photos
were of Soviet missile bases in Cuba.
Adlai Ewing Stevenson II
(February 5, 1900 – July 14, 1965)
The U.N. General Assembly voted to expel Taiwan and admit mainland China
on this day in 1971.
On this day in 1983, U.S. troops and soldiers from six Caribbean nations
invaded Grenada to restore order and provide protection to U.S. citizens
after a recent coup within Grenada’s Communist (pro-Cuban) government.
The Charge of the Light Brigade took place during the Crimean War on this
day in 1854. The British were winning the Battle of Balaclava when Lord
James Cardigan received an order to attack the Russians. He took his troops
into a valley and suffered 40 percent caualties. Later it was revealed that the
order was the result of confusion and was not given intentionally.
Professional Golfer Payne Stewart was the U.S.Open champion in
1991 and 1999. His chartered jet lost pressurization shortly after
takeoff, then crashed several hours later. He was 42.
Learjet 35 N47BA Prior to the crash in a field near Aberdeen, South
Dakota.
Poet and author Geoffrey Chaucer (1343 – October 25, 1400)
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It was on this day in 1956.
The Andrea Doria starts sinking.
Swedish cruise ship Stockholm after her collision with Italian
liner Andrea Doria.
It was on this day in 1978, Louise Brown, the first test-tube baby,
was born in Oldham, England. She had been conceived through
in-vitro fertilization.
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Louise Joy Brown is 38 years young today.
William Ben Hogan (August 13, 1912 – July 25, 1997)
Professional golfer Ben Hogan is generally considered one of the
greatest players in the history of the game. Hogan is notable for
his profound influence on golf swing theory and his legendary ball-
striking ability. He won nine professional major championships
during his career.
Following several workshops and an Off-Broadway production,
A Chorus Line opened at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway on
this day in 1975.
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On this day in 1967.
On this day in 1986, Britain’s Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson
at Westminster Abbey in London. They divorced in 1996.
On this day in 1984, Miss America, Vanessa Williams, turned in
her crown after it had been discovered that nude photos of her
had appeared in "Penthouse" magazine. She was the first to
resign the title.
Vanessa Williams resigning her Miss America title in New York City.
Vanessa Lynn Williams turned 54 in March.
