Historical Events 1875 - White Democrats kill several blacks in terrorist attacks in Vicksburg 1888 - 1st organized rodeo competition held, Prescott, Arizona 1910 - "Fight of the Century": Jack Johnson beats James J. Jeffries by TKO in 15 in Reno, Nevada to retain his world heavyweight boxing title 1954 - FIFA World Cup Final, Wankdorf Stadium, Bern, Switzerland: Helmut Rahn scores twice as West Germany beats Hungary, 3-2 1987 - Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Martina Navratilova earns 8th Wimbledon singles title with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Steffi Graf 2006 - Space Shuttle program: STS-121 Mission - Space Shuttle Discovery launches at 18:37:55 UTC. More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1895 - Eric Marx, South African cricket all-rounder (3 Tests, 3 wickets; 240 on FC debut for Transvaal), born in Johannesburg, South Africa (d. 1974) 1896 - Mao Dun [Shen Dehong], Chinese writer (Midnight), born in Tongxiang, China (d. 1981) 1905 - Dante Fiorillo, American composer, born in New York City (d. 1970) 1937 - Thomas Nagel, American philosopher and University Professor of Philosophy and Law Emeritus at New York University, born in Belgrade, Kingdom of Yugoslavia 1957 - Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand, the youngest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, born in Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall Dusit Palace, Bangkok 1964 - Mark Whiting, American filmmaker and actor, born in Birmingham, Michigan More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1901 - John Fiske [Edmund Fisk Green], American historian and philosopher, dies at 59 1923 - Florimond Fonteyne, Belgian priest and politician (Volkseeuw), dies at 67 1985 - Jan de Quay, Dutch politician (KVP, Prime Minister of the Netherlands 1959-63), dies at 83 1999 - Ronny Graham [Stringer], American composer, lyricist, screenwriter (M*A*S*H (TV series), and actor (Chico and the Man; Mel Brooks films), dies of liver disease at 79 2021 - Dicky Maegle [born Moegle], American College Football HOF halfback (Rice Uni; Pro Bowl 1955, SF 49ers) and broadcaster (color announcer Houston Oilers), dies at 86 2022 - Hank Goldberg, American sports broadcaster (radio colour commentator Miami Dolphins 1978-92; ESPN2, ESPN Radio), dies from chronic kidney disease at 82 More Famous Deaths »