Born on This Day
Baseball player known as The Bambino who hit 714 home runs and became known as one of the greatest of all times.
Jamaican singer, songwriter and cultural icon known for popularizing reggae music worldwide. His songs like "Buffalo Soldier" spotlighted themes of peace and justice.
Hungarian-born American actress and socialite best known for her film career, sharp wit and numerous husbands.
Lunar golf, anyone? During the Apollo 14 moon landing, astronaut Alan Shepard one-handedly whacks two balls with a moon-rock-collection-tool-turned-golf-club. He shanked the first shot into a nearby crater.
Timeline
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