Sports

In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier by becoming the first Black player to compete in the MLB in the modern era. On April 15, Robinson made…

2005: Bubba Stewart made history on 2nd April 2005 by becoming the first African-American to win a major motor sports event, clinching the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship event in…

1942: Jackie Robinson & Nate Moreland's Tryout: Jackie Robinson and Nate Moreland, two black baseball players, made history on March 18, 1942, by requesting a tryout with the Chicago White…

1971: Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali: On March 8, 1971, in what was billed as "The Fight of the Century," Joe Frazier defended his heavyweight championship against Muhammad Ali at…

1987: Mike Tyson vs. James 'Bonecrusher' Smith: On March 7, 1987, Mike Tyson faced James 'Bonecrusher' Smith in Las Vegas, defending his WBC/WBA heavyweight boxing titles. Tyson won by unanimous…

1972: Hank Aaron's Record Contract On February 29, 1972, baseball legend Hank Aaron signed a three-year contract worth $600,000 with the Atlanta Braves, making him the highest-paid player in Major…

1974: Nike Receives Patent for Waffle-Soled Trainers On February 26, 1974, Nike received a patent for its innovative waffle-soled running trainers. This design, created by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, was…

International Tug-of-War Day February 19 is celebrated as International Tug-of-War Day, a day dedicated to the traditional sport that pits two teams against each other in a test of strength…

1961: Sabena Flight 548 Crash Sabena Flight 548, en route from New York to Brussels, crashed on February 15, 1961, near Zaventem, Belgium, killing all 72 passengers and crew on…

Kobe Bryant's Tragic Death (2020): Basketball legend Kobe Bryant tragically died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, along with his daughter Gianna and seven others. Known for his…