In 1957, America’s first attempt at putting a satellite into orbit failed as Vanguard TV3 rose about four feet off a Cape Canaveral launch pad…
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In 1961, Syracuse running back Ernie Davis becomes the first Black player to win the Heisman Trophy. See more sports moments from this date:
In 2013, Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid leader who became South Africa’s first Black president, died at age 95, and more events that happe…
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In 2012, Kobe Bryant scores 29 points, making him the fifth player in NBA history to score 30,000. See more sports moments from this date:
In 1965, the United States launched Gemini 7 with Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Borman and Navy Cmdr. James A. Lovell aboard on a two-week mission,…
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In 1988, Oklahoma State’s Barry Sanders wins the Heisman Trophy. See more sports moments from this date:
In 1992, the Greek tanker Aegean Sea spilled more than 21 million gallons of crude oil when it ran aground off northwestern Spain, and more ev…
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In 2015, Aaron Rodgers throws a 61-yard touchdown pass to Richard Rodgers with no time left to give the Green Bay Packers a 27-23 comeback vic…
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In 1970, the newly created Environmental Protection Agency opened its doors under its first director, William D. Ruckelshaus, and more events …
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In 2002, Oakland’s Tim Brown and Jerry Rice take turns rewriting the NFL record book in a 26-20 win over the New York Jets. See more sports mo…
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In 1955, Rosa Parks, a Black seamstress, was arrested after refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus, an…
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In 1984, Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie is named the 50th Heisman Trophy winner. See more sports moments from this date:
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In 2013, Chris Davis races 100-plus yards with a missed field-goal attempt for a touchdown on the final play to lift No. 4 Auburn to a 34-28 v…
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In 1961, Enos the chimp was launched from Cape Canaveral aboard the Mercury-Atlas 5 spacecraft, which orbited earth twice before returning, an…