The U.S. Olympic boxing team won seven medals on the night of July 31, 1976. The haul for the American fighters included five gold, one silver, and one bronze. Several members of the 1976 team went on to win professional championships, including Boxing of Fame member Michael Spinks and his brother Leon Spinks. After turning professional, Leon Spinks won the heavyweight … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympic Boxing Team Wins 5 Gold Medals July 31,1976
boxing
Mike Tyson Rape (Alleged) July 19, 1991
The Mike Tyson Rape story began, early in the morning of July 19, 1991, when Desiree Washington, a contestant in the Miss Black America Pageant, accused Tyson of having non-consensual sex with her. After meeting Washington the day before in Indianapolis, during a rehearsal for the pageant, Tyson called Washington from his limousine at 1:30 AM, and invited her to meet him in … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson Rape (Alleged) July 19, 1991
Sonny Liston Dies December 30, 1970 – – Body Found January 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn1_X_8jhiM When Sonny (Charles) Liston's body was found on January 5, 1971, he was just another washed up pug. His death certificate says he died on December 30, 1970, but that's just an estimate the cops made, based on the number of unopened milk bottles and newspapers they found at his front door. (Historical note -- milk used to be sold in … [Read more...] about Sonny Liston Dies December 30, 1970 – – Body Found January 5