CoM Moderators Posted July 7, 2024 Posted July 7, 2024 1124 - Tyrus surrenders to Crusaders 1534 - European colonization of the Americas: first known exchange between Europeans and natives of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in New Brunswick 1892 - Katipunan: the Revolutionary Philippine Brotherhood is established leading to the fall of the Spanish Empire in Asia 1942 - Germany troop march into Woronezj 1949 - Musical revue "Cabatgata (A Night in Spain)" opens at the Broadway Theatre, NYC; runs for 76 performances 1950 - British Open Men's Golf, Royal Troon: Bobby Locke of South Africa retains title by 2 strokes from Roberto De Vicenzo of Argentina 1954 - British runner Jim Peters, 17 minutes ahead of any rival, collapses on the final stadium lap of the Commonwealth Games marathon in Vancouver 1973 - Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Czech Jan Kodeš beats Alex Metreveli of Russia 6-1, 9-8, 6-3 for his 3rd Grand Slam singles success 1980 - Jineane Ford of Arizona replaces Shawn Weatherly (Miss Universe) as the 29th Miss USA 1983 - 11-year-old Samantha Smith of Manchester, Maine, leaves for USSR More Historical Events »
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