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The Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 9-8 in the first Major League Baseball game ever played in Iowa; the teams combined to hit eight home runs into the cornstalks beyond the outfield fence, next to the site used for the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams.”
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including George Hamilton, Mark Knopfler, Bruce Greenwood, Roy Hay, Michael Ian Black, Yvette Nicole Brown, Lakeith Stanfield, Rebecca Gayheart, Casey Affleck and Maggie Lawson.
In 2007, Tiger Woods captures the PGA Championship to win at least one major for the third straight season and run his career total to 13. See more sports moments from this date:
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Allyson Felix won her third gold medal as the Americans rolled to an easy victory in the women’s 4x400 relay.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Kenny Gamble, Steve Wozniak, David Henry Hwang, Viola Davis, Embeth Davidtz, Joe Rogan, Anna Gunn, Ashley Jensen and Sophie Okonedo.
In 2016, Simone Biles soars to the all-around title in women’s gymnastics at the Rio Olympics. See more sports moments from this date:
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Soccer star Lionel Messi signed his eagerly anticipated Paris Saint-Germain contract to complete the move that confirmed the end of a career-long association with Barcelona.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including James Reynolds, Rosanna Arquette, Riddick Bowe, Michael Bivins, Justin Theroux, Kylie Jenner, Cary Ann Hearst, Aaron Staton and Ryan Eggold.
In 2008 in Beijing, Michael Phelps begins his long march toward eight gold medals by winning the 400-meter individual medley in 4:03.84 — smashing his own world record. See more sports moments from this date:
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In 2016, Simone Biles soars to the all-around title in women’s gymnastics at the Rio Olympics. See more sports moments from this date:
Top photos of the day as selected by the Associated Press.
Soccer star Lionel Messi signed his eagerly anticipated Paris Saint-Germain contract to complete the move that confirmed the end of a career-long association with Barcelona.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including James Reynolds, Rosanna Arquette, Riddick Bowe, Michael Bivins, Justin Theroux, Kylie Jenner, Cary Ann Hearst, Aaron Staton and Ryan Eggold.
In 2008 in Beijing, Michael Phelps begins his long march toward eight gold medals by winning the 400-meter individual medley in 4:03.84 — smashing his own world record. See more sports moments from this date:
A look at the entertainers, athletes, leaders and other notable people we've lost this year.
Prosecutors in Florida said golfer Tiger Woods had agreed to plead guilty to reckless driving and would enter a diversion program that would allow him to have his record wiped clean; he’d been charged with DUI in May when he was found asleep in his car, apparently under the influence of a pr…
Prosecutors in Florida said golfer Tiger Woods had agreed to plead guilty to reckless driving and would enter a diversion program that would allow him to have his record wiped clean; he’d been charged with DUI in May when he was found asleep in his car, apparently under the influence of a pr…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Jack DeJohnette, Bob Cousy, David Steinberg, Sam Elliott, Doug Williams, Kurtis Blow, Roger Marshall, Brett Hull, Deion Sanders and Gillian Anderson.
In 1936, Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4x100 relay at the Berlin Games. See more sports moments:
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In 1963, Britain’s “Great Train Robbery” took place as thieves made off with 2.6 million pounds in banknotes.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Dustin Hoffman, Keith Carradine, Robin Quivers, Lloyd Austin, Deborah Norville, Kool Moe Dee, Scott Stapp, Kohl Sudduth, Tom Linton and Marsha Ambrosius.
In 1984, Carl Lewis sets the Olympic record in the 200 meters with a 19.80 clocking. See more sports moments from this date:
In 2007, San Francisco’s Barry Bonds hit home run No. 756 to break Hank Aaron’s storied record with one out in the fifth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals, who won, 8-6.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Robert Mueller, John Glover, David Rasche, Rodney Crowell, Wayne Knight, Bruce Dickinson, Alberto Salazar, David Duchovny and Harold Perrineau.
In 2012, Aly Raisman becomes the first U.S. woman to win Olympic gold on floor. See more sports moments from this date:
In 1973, entertainer Stevie Wonder was seriously injured in a car accident in North Carolina.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Ella Jenkins, Peter Bonerz, David Robinson, Benito Martinez, M. Night Shyamalan, Merrin Dungey, Ever Carradine, Soleil Moon Frye and Melissa George.