August 14, 2021

230 years ago
1791

World events
Slaves from plantations in Saint-Domingue held a Vodou ceremony led by houngan Dutty Boukman at Bois Caïman; it was a prelude to the Haitian Revolution, which began a week later.

170 years ago
1851

Born on this date
Doc Holliday. U.S. dentist and gunfighter. John Henry Holliday was a dentist who developed tuberculosis soon after beginning his practice in Griffin, Georgia at the age of 21. He moved to the Southwest for his health, and became friends with Wyatt Earp. The two ended up in Tombstone, Arizona, and Dr. Holliday was deputized by Mr. Earp's brother Virgil on October 26, 1881 in order to aid the Earps against the Clantons in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Dr. Holliday spent his last years in Colorado, where he died from tuberculosis on November 8, 1887 at the age of 36.

150 years ago
1871

Born on this date
Guangxu. Emperor of China, 1875-1908. Guangxu, born Zaitian, was the 11th Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. He succeeded his cousin Tongzhi on the throne, but his aunt Empress Dowager Cixi governed as regent. Empreror Guangxu ruled under her guidance from 1889-1898 and initiated the Hundred Days' Reform in 1898. He was toppled by a military coup which restored Cixi to power, and Emperor Guangxu spent the rest of his reign under house arrest, occasionally performing ceremonial duties. Guangxu died of arsenic poisoning on November 14, 1908 at the age of 37; conspiracy theories abound. Empress Dowager Cixi died the following day. Guangxu was succeeded on the throne by his nephew Puyi, who took the regnal name Xuantong.

140 years ago
1881

Born on this date
Francis Ford. U.S. actor, director, and producer. Mr. Ford, born Francis Feeney, was the older brother of director John Ford, and appeared in many of his brother's movies, including Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) and The Quiet Man (1952). Francis appeared, often uncredited, in as many as 400 movies. He directed and starred as Sherlock Holmes in A Study in Scarlet (1914), with John playing Dr. Watson. Francis Ford mainly directed serials, and founded the short-lived company Fordart Films in 1917. He played small character roles in later years in movies such as The Ox-Bow Incident (1943), and died of cancer on September 5, 1953, 22 days after his 72nd birthday.

130 years ago
1891

Died on this date
Sarah Polk, 87. U.S. First Lady, 1845-1849. Sarah Childress met future President James K. Polk when she was 12 and he was 19, and they married on January 1, 1824. They had no children, perhaps as a result of bladder stone surgery which made Mr. Polk sterile, but raised a nephew for a few years. Mrs. Polk helped her husband prepare his speeches, and advised him on various matters. Mr. Polk died just three months after leaving the White House, and Mrs. Polk lived as a widow for 42 years until her death, three weeks before her 88th birthday.

120 years ago
1901

Aviation
Gustave Whitehead allegedly flew his monoplane Number 21 for half a mile near Bridgeport, Connecticut. The alleged flight was reported in the weekly Bridgeport Herald on August 18, but whether the flight actually took place remains a matter of dispute.

100 years ago
1921

Asiatica
Tannu Uriankhai, later Tuvan People's Republic, was established as a completely independent country (which was supported by Soviet Russia).

90 years ago 1931 At the movies
Bad Girl, directed by Frank Borzage, and starring James Dunn and Sally Eilers, received its premiere screening in New York City.



80 years ago
1941

Died on this date
Paul Sabatier, 86. French chemist. Dr. Sabatier was awarded a share of the 1912 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his method of hydrogenating organic compounds in the presence of finely disintegrated metals."

Diplomacy
Details of the Atlantic Charter--an agreement between the U.K. (then at war with Nazi Germany) and U.S.A. (then not at war with any nation)--emerged after several days of secret meetings between British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and American President Franklin Roosevelt.

Crime
Japanese Vice Premier Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma was shot and seriously wounded at his home in Tokyo by Naohiko Nishiyama, who posed as an autograph seeker.

Defense
U.K. Supply Minister Lord Beaverbrook said in Washington that Britain would end the "menace to democracy" if the United States would provide "the largest possible" quantities of planes, tanks, and food. The U.S. Senate passed the House of Representatives-amended bill extending Army service by 18 months.

Politics and government
U.S. Price Administrator Leon Henderson said that he would not accept a report from the House of Representatives Committee on Un-American Activities about any employee of the Office of Price Administration because committee chairman Rep. Martin Dies (Democrat--Texas) "is not a responsible member of Congress."

Labour
Several hundred American Federation of Labor machinists voted to end their strike at the Curtiss-Wright propeller plant in Caldwell, New Jersey.

The Congress of Industrial Organizations United Auto Workers convention voted to amend its constitution to bar from union office members of any "Communist, Fascist or Nazi organization which owes its allegiance to any foreign government, directly or indirectly."

75 years ago
1946

War
A court in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia sentenced to death Vojtech Tuka, Slovakian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister during the country's Nazi occupation during World War II.

The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration announced that Communist attacks on Taiyuan in the province of Shansi and Kaifeng in the province of Honan were forcing the virtual suspension of relief activities in those areas.

Diplomacy
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgi Kulishey requested co-belligerent status for his country at the Paris Peace Conference and the cancellation of all or part of Bulgaria's reparations obligations.

Argentine Migration Director Santiago Peralta reported that under a 50-year program to raise the country's population, he was permitting 1,000 Norwegian collaborationists to settle in the country, and was negotiating the entry of 200,000 followers of the Polish government-in-exile and their families.

Politics and government
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek promised to end Kuomintang rule of China and to institute constitutional government "without delay" in return for Communist assurances that they would observe the truce agreement; restore communications; and integrate their forces into the Chinese National Army.

Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge Joseph McCarthy defeated Senator Bob La Follette, Jr. for the state's Republican party nomination for the November 1946 U.S. Senatorial election.

Agriculture
U.S. President Harry Truman signed a bil establishing the Farmers Home Corporation to administer agricultural loans.

70 years ago
1951

On television tonight
Suspense, on CBS
Tonight's episode: Death Sabre, starring Felicia Montealegre and Leslie Nielsen

At the movies
David and Bathsheba, directed by Henry King, and starring Gregory Peck and Susan Hayward, received its premiere screening in New York City.





A Place in the Sun, directed by George Stevens, and starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters, and Raymond Burr, opened in theatres in Los Angeles.



Died on this date
William Randolph Hearst, 88. U.S. media tycoon. Mr. Hearst owned a number of newspapers in major U.S. cities; his expertise at "yellow journalism" was credited with inspiring the Spanish-American War in 1898. Mr. Hearst's large California castle, San Simeon, served as a storage facility for his huge collections of art. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1903-1907, but campaigns for higher offices were unsuccessful. Mr. Hearst carried on a longtime affair with actress Marion Davies and produced large-scale movies for her, but extravaganzas such as Cain and Mabel (1936) were box office flops. Orson Welles' famous movie Citizen Kane (1941) was assumed to be a fictionalized depiction of Mr. Hearst; the Hearst newspapers panned the film, and Mr. Hearst's power was strong enough to limit the film's release.

Diplomacy
Ecuador and Peru referred their border dispute to a mediation board with members provided by Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and the United States.

Defense
The U.S. House of Representatives passed and sent to the Senate a record $5.8-billion military construction bill, including $1 billion for overseas airbases at unspecified locations.

World events
Indonesia reported the arrest of 500 political suspects, including five Communists, for inciting disorders in North Sumatra.

Labour
The British government lifted a World War II-era order barring strikes and lockouts without arbitration.

60 years ago
1961

Hit parade
#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): Tonight My Love, Tonight--Paul Anka (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in France (IFOP): Les fiancés d'Auvergne--André Verchuren (2nd week at #1)

U.S.A. Top 10 (Billboard)
1 Tossin' and Turnin'--Bobby Lewis (6th week at #1)
2 I Like it Like That (Part 1)--Chris Kenner
3 Last Night--Mar-Keys
4 Dum Dum--Brenda Lee
5 Wooden Heart--Joe Dowell
6 Michael--The Highwaymen
7 Pretty Little Angel Eyes--Curtis Lee
8 Let's Twist Again--Chubby Checker
9 Together--Connie Francis
10 School is Out--U.S. Bonds

Singles entering the chart were Crying by Roy Orbison (#71); Lover's Island by the Blue Jays (#73); Back Beat No. 1 by the Rondls (#83); Bless You by Tony Orlando (#87); Magic Moon (Clair de Lune) by the Rays (#88); Mexico by Bob Moore and his Orchestra (#91); Roll Over Beethoven by the Velaires (#92); In Time by Steve Lawrence (#94); Music, Music, Music by the Sensations featuring Yvonne (#95); Starlight by the Preludes Five (#96); More Money for You and Me by the Four Preps (#98); Girls Girls Girls (Part II) by the Coasters (#99); and Pitter-Patter by the Four Sportsmen (#100).

Football
CFL
Winnipeg (3-0) 14 @ Toronto (0-1) 13
Saskatchewan (0-2) 8 @ Edmonton (2-0) 38

Ron Quillen, in his first CFL game, led the Eskimos with 7 pass receptions for 159 yards and 3 touchdowns in their win over the Roughriders at Clarke Stadium. It was also the first--and last--CFL game for Edmonton offensive tackle Willie Crafts, who replaced injured Roger Nelson at offensive tackle, and even wore Mr. Nelson's jersey #66.

50 years ago
1971

Hit parade
#1 single in Rhodesia (Lyons Maid): Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep--Lally Stott

#1 single in Italy (FIMI): Pensieri e parole--Lucio Battisti (11th week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K. (BMRB): Get it On--T. Rex (4th week at #1)

Australia's Top 10 (Go-Set)
1 Eagle Rock--Daddy Cool (6th week at #1)
2 I Don't Know How to Love Him--Helen Reddy
3 How Can You Mend a Broken Heart--The Bee Gees
4 L.A. International Airport--Susan Raye
5 Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)--Daddy Dewdrop
6 Mozart: Symphony No. 40 In G Minor K.550 1° Movement (Allegro Molto)--Waldo de Los Rios
7 I'll Meet You Halfway--The Partridge Family
8 Love Her Madly--The Doors
9 Sweet, Sweet Love--Russell Morris
10 I Did What I Did for Maria--Tony Christie

Singles entering the chart were Rainy Days and Mondays by the Carpenters (#37); Don't Pull Your Love by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds (#44); You've Got a Friend by James Taylor (#52); Sweet Hitch-Hiker by Creedence Clearwater Revival (#57); Golden Miles by Healing Force (#58); and Puppet Man by Tom Jones (#59).

Netherlands Top 10 (De Nederlandse Top 40)
1 Borriquito--Peret
2 Manuela--Jacques Herb
3 One Way Wind--Cats
4 Pour un Flirt--Michel Delpech
5 Zou Het Erg Zijn Lieve Opa--Wilma met Vader Abraham
6 Sweet Hitch-Hiker--Creedence Clearwater Revival
7 Rumba Tamba--Martin Wulms and his Orchestra
8 Riders on the Storm--The Doors
9 Get Down and Get with It--Slade
10 Co Co--The Sweet

Singles entering the chart were Que Je T'aime by Sandra & Andres (#21); Geef Me 10 Minuten by the New Four (#30); Mr. Astronout by Oscar Harris and the Twinkle Stars (#32); Monika by Ulli Martin (#37); High Time We Went by Joe Cocker (#38); and Hot Pants Pt. 1 (She Got to Use What She Got to Get What She Wants) by James Brown (#39).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Billboard)
1 How Can You Mend a Broken Heart--The Bee Gees (2nd week at #1)
2 Mr. Big Stuff--Jean Knight
3 Take Me Home, Country Roads--John Denver with Fat City
4 Draggin' the Line--Tommy James
5 You've Got a Friend--James Taylor
6 Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)--Raiders
7 Beginnings/Colour My World--Chicago
8 What the World Needs Now/Abraham, Martin and John--Tom Clay
9 Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)--Marvin Gaye
10 Signs--Five Man Electrical Band

Singles entering the chart were I Woke Up in Love this Morning by the Partridge Family (#63); Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey by Paul & Linda McCartney (#65); Bangla-Desh/Deep Blue by George Harrison (#67); The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down by Joan Baez (#72); Rain Dance by the Guess Who (#81); Sweet City Woman by the Stampeders (#83); If You Really Love Me by Stevie Wonder (#86); Surrender by Diana Ross (#87); The Breakdown (Part I) by Rufus Thomas (#88); Hymn 43 by Jethro Tull (#93); The Love We Had (Stays on My Mind) by the Dells (#95); Wear this Ring (With Love) by the Detroit Emeralds (#98); and I'd Rather Be Sorry by Ray Price (#100).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 How Can You Mend a Broken Heart--The Bee Gees
2 You've Got a Friend--James Taylor
3 Draggin' the Line--Tommy James
4 Mr. Big Stuff--Jean Knight
5 Indian Reservation--Raiders
6 Take Me Home, Country Roads--John Denver with Fat City
7 Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)--Marvin Gaye
8 Sweet Hitch-Hiker--Creedence Clearwater Revival
9 What the World Needs Now is Love/Abraham, Martin and John--Tom Clay
10 Love the One You're With--Isley Brothers

Singles entering the chart were Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey by Paul & Linda McCartney (#63); Rain Dance by the Guess Who (#68); Waiting at the Bus Stop by Bobby Sherman (#72); Stagger Lee by Tommy Roe (#82); Marianne by Stephen Stills (#84); Thin Line Between Love & Hate by the Persuaders (#87); Maggie May by Rod Stewart (#90); Desdemona by the Searchers (#94); Bright Lights, Big City by Sonny James (#97); and Top Forty (Of the Lord) by Sha Na Na (#98).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Record World)
1 How Can You Mend a Broken Heart--The Bee Gees
2 Draggin' the Line--Tommy James
3 You've Got a Friend--James Taylor
4 Take Me Home, Country Roads--John Denver with Fat City
5 Bring the Boys Home--Freda Payne
6 Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)--Marvin Gaye
7 Mr. Big Stuff--Jean Knight
8 What the World Needs Now is Love/Abraham, Martin and John--Tom Clay
9 Beginnings/Colour My World--Chicago
10 Spanish Harlem--Aretha Franklin

Singles entering the chart were Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey by Paul & Linda McCartney (#45); If You Really Love Me by Stevie Wonder (#69); The Story in Your Eyes by the Moody Blues (#74); All Day Music by War (#78); Waiting at the Bus Stop by Bobby Sherman (#80); Marianne by Stephen Stills (#83); Take Me Girl, I'm Ready by Jr. Walker & the All Stars (#85); How Can I Unlove You by Lynn Anderson (#91); Amanda by Dionne Warwick (#95); We Got a Dream by Ocean (#97); It's About Time by the Dillards (#98); and Candy Apple Red by R. Dean Taylor (#99).

Canada’s Top 10 (RPM)
1 Sweet City Woman--Stampeders (2nd week at #1)
2 You've Got a Friend--James Taylor
3 How Can You Mend a Broken Heart--The Bee Gees
4 Draggin' the Line--Tommy James
5 Take Me Home, Country Roads--John Denver with Fat City
6 Don't Pull Your Love--Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds
7 Indian Reservation—Raiders
8 Signs--Five Man Electrical Band
9 Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)--Marvin Gaye
10 Sweet Hitch-Hiker--Creedence Clearwater Revival

Singles entering the chart were Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers (#64); Go Away Little Girl by Donny Osmond (#75); The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down by Joan Baez (#83); Carey by Joni Mitchell (#85); I Ain't Got Time Anymore by the Glass Bottle (#86); Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Mac and Katie Kissoon (#95); Do You Know What I Mean by Lee Michaels (#98); and I Woke Up in Love this Morning by the Partridge Family (#100).

Calgary's Top 10 (Glenn's Music)
1 Draggin' the Line--Tommy James
2 Moon Shadow--Cat Stevens
3 Never Ending Song of Love--Delaney & Bonnie & Friends
4 Take Me Home, Country Roads--John Denver with Fat City
5 Sweet Hitch-Hiker--Creedence Clearwater Revival
6 Mighty Clouds of Joy--B.J. Thomas
7 Liar--Three Dog Night
8 You've Got a Friend--James Taylor
9 We Got a Dream--Ocean
10 Sooner or Later--The Grass Roots
Pick hit of the week: Mr. Big Stuff--Jean Knight

Asiatica
The sheikdom of Bahrain declared itself independent of Great Britain as the State of Bahrain.

Baseball
Bob Gibson (11-10) pitched his only major league no-hitter, leading the St. Louis Cardinals past the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0 before 30,678 fans at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh. Mr. Gibson walked 3 batters and struck out 10, while batting in 3 runs. The Cardinals scored 5 runs in the top of the 1st inning.



Center fielder Don Hahn made an error on a fly ball by pinch hitter Jim Rosario with the bases loaded and 1 out in the bottom of the 10th inning, and Alan Gallagher scored from third base to give the San Francisco Giants a 6-5 win over the New York Mets before 19,060 fans at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Mr. Rosario was credited with a sacrifice fly. The Giants tied the score when Dick Dietz hit a home run to lead off the bottom of the 9th.

Ron Fairly led off the 8th inning with a home run to open the scoring and Rusty Staub doubled home Bobby Wine and Ron Woods with 2 out to provide the scoring as the Montreal Expos shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 before 26,851 fans at Dodger Stadium. Bill Stoneman (13-10) pitched an 8-hitter to outduel Al Downing (14-8). The Dodgers had runners on first and second bases with 2 out in the 9th, but pinch hitter Duke Sims flied out to center field to end the game.

Joe Rudi led off the 9th inning with a single, advanced to second base on a fly ball to center field by Reggie Jackson, and scored on a single by Sal Bando for the game's only run as the Oakland Athletics edged the New York Yankees 1-0 before 16,318 fans at Yankee Stadium. Catfish Hunter (15-10) pitched a 6-hitter to outduel Steve Kline (9-11), who pitched a 7-hitter.

The Detroit Tigers scored 3 runs in the top of the 7th inning to take a 4-0 lead, but the Minnesota Twins rallied for 5 in the bottom of the 7th and 4 in the 8th to win 9-4 before 19,246 fans at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington.

Frank Howard reached first base on an error by shortstop Jim Fregosi to lead off the bottom of the 7th inning and Jeff Burroughs followed with a home run to provide the scoring as the Washington Senators shut out the California Angels 2-0 before 4,011 fans at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in Washington. Mike Thompson (1-4) allowed 6 hits in 8.2 innings to get his first major league win, but was relieved by Paul Lindblad with runners on first and second bases and 2 out in the 9th. Pinch hitter Billy Cowan popped out to shortstop to end the game. Losing pitcher Clyde Wright (11-12) allowed just 4 hits and 1 earned run in 7.1 innings.

Mike Andrews singled home Walt Williams from second base with 2 out in the bottom of the 3rd inning for what turned out to be the winning run as the Chicago White Sox shut out the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 before 10,148 fans at White Sox Park. Tom Bradley (12-10) allowed 6 hits in 7.1 innings to outduel Mike Cuellar (14-6), who allowed 6 hits and 2 earned runs in 7 innings.

40 years ago
1981

Hit parade
#1 single in Sweden (Topplistan): Vill ha dej--Freestyle

#1 single in France (IFOP): Bette Davis Eyes--Kim Carnes (4th week at #1)

South Africa's Top 10 (Springbok Radio)
1 Kids in America--Kim Wilde
2 Bette Davis Eyes--Kim Carnes
3 More and More--Joe Dolan
4 Stand and Deliver--Adam & the Ants
5 Louise (We Get it Right)--Jona Lewie
6 Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)--Ottawan
7 Chequered Love--Kim Wilde
8 For Your Eyes Only--Sheena Easton
9 Nightmare--Peach
10 Tequila Sheila--Mac Davis

Singles entering the chart were Titles by Vangelis (#14); and Distant Love by Maywood (#20). Titles was from the movie Chariots of Fire (1981).

Died on this date
Karl Böhm, 86. Austrian orchestra conductor. Mr. Böhm had a career spanning 60 years, and was known for conducting performances of the music of Mozart, Wagner and Richard Strauss. He was musical director of the Hamburg State Opera (1931-1934); Semper Opera (Dresden) (1934-1942); and Vienna State Opera (1943-1945), and conducted 262 performances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Mr. Böhm never joined the Nazi Party, but expressed Nazi sympathies. Although it remains a matter of dispute whether his declarations of support for the Nazis arose from conviction or careerism, they had the effect of advancing his career. Mr. Böhm died two weeks before his 87th birthday.

Football
CFL
Winnipeg (4-2) 17 @ Calgary (3-3) 18

Baseball
Mike Schmidt hit his 300th career major league home run to help the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the New York Mets 8-4 before 34,136 fans at Shea Stadium in New York. Philadelphia catcher Keith Moreland drove in 5 runs with a 2-run single and 3-run homer.

Jack Clark drew a base on balls with 2 out in the top of the 1st inning and scored on a double by Darrell Evans to provide the necessary scoring for the San Francisco Giants as they shut out the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in the first game of a doubleheader 22,404 before fans at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati. Winning pitcher Ed Whitson (3-5) pitched a 4-hitter. Sam Mejias singled home George Foster from second base with 2 out in the bottom of the 10th to give the Reds a 7-6 win in the second game. Bob Brenly made his major league debut as the catcher for the Giants in the second game, batting 1 for 5 and making 6 putouts and 2 assists.

Lou Whitaker singled with 1 out in the bottom of the 3rd inning, Al Cowens drew a base on balls, and Alan Trammell followed with a single to score Mr. Whitaker with the game's only run as the Detroit Tigers edged the New York Yankees 1-0 before 23,395 fans at Tiger Stadium. Milt Wilcox (7-5) allowed 3 hits in 8.2 innings, but was relieved by Kevin Saucier when Reggie Jackson singled with 2 out in the 9th. Graig Nettles then grounded into a force play to end the game. Losing pitcher Rudy May (4-6) allowed 6 hits in 7 innings.

Albert Williams (2-5) allowed 4 hits in 6 scoreless innings and Jerry Koosman alowed just 1 unearned run in 3 innings of relief for the Minnesota Twins as they beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 in the first game of a doubleheader before 5,630 fans at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington. Jeff Burroughs hit 3 home runs and drove in 6 runs to help the Mariners win the second game 13-3.

Billy Sample singled to lead off the bottom of the 9th inning, advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Leon Roberts, and scored on a single by Jim Sundberg to give the Texas Rangers a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox before 32,400 fans at Arlington Stadium.

Keith Drumright singled to lead off the bottom of the 10th inning and Dwayne Murphy hit a 2-run home run with 2 out to give the Oakland Athletics a 4-2 win over the California Angels before 23,804 fans at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. California first baseman Rod Carew suffered a dislocated left shoulder.

30 years ago
1991

Hit parade
#1 single in Sweden (Topplistan): (Everything I Do) I Do it for You--Bryan Adams

Died on this date
Douglas Kiker, 61. U.S. author and journalist. Mr. Kiker wrote several novels and worked as director of information for the Peace Corps (1961-1963) and as a reporter with the New York Herald Tribune (1963-1966), but was best known as a correspondent with the National Broadcasting Corporation from 1966 until his death from an apparent heart attack in his sleep while on vacation. He won a Peabody Award for his coverage of the Black September in Jordan conflict in 1970.

Baseball
Dave Winfield hit his 400th career major league home run to lead the California Angels past the Minnesota Twins 7-4 before 26,242 fans at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis.

Danny Tartabull's grand slam with 2 out in the top of the 11th inning broke a 1-1 tie and gave the Kansas City Royals a 5-1 win over the New York Yankkes before 18,780 fans at Yankee Stadium.

Chito Martinez hit 2 home runs and Mike Mussina allowed 3 hits and 2 earned runs in 8 innings to get his first major league win as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 10-2 before 32,231 fans at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.

The Chicago White Sox scored 5 runs in the 4th inning and held on to edge the Detroit Tigers 9-8 before 21,114 fans at Tiger Stadium.

Ellis Burks walked and scored on a sacrifice fly by Tony Pena in the 7th inning to break a 1-1 tie and give the Boston Red Sox a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians before 10,636 fans at Cleveland Stadium. Joe Hesketh allowed 6 hits and 1 earned run in 7 innings to win the pitchers' duel over Greg Swindell.

Mike Gallego's single with 1 out in the 9th inning broke up Randy Johnson's bid for a no-hitter, but Mr. Johnson settled for a 1-hitter as the Seattle Mariners blanked the Oakland Athletics 4-0 before 25,419 fans at the Kingdome in Seattle.

Brian Barnes allowed just 2 hits in 8.1 innings to win the pitchers' duel over Greg Maddux as the Montreal Expos blanked the Chicago Cubs 2-0 before 34,817 fans at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Ray Lankford's 2-run triple climaxed a 3-run 8th inning as the St. Louis Cardinals came from behind to beat the New York Mets 5-4 before 31,399 fans at Busch Memorial Stadium in St. Louis.

25 years ago
1996

Hit parade
#1 single in Denmark (Nielsen Music Control & IFPI): Killing Me Softly--The Fugees (5th week at #1)

Died on this date
Sergiu Celibidache, 84. Romanian-born orchestra conductor. Mr. Celibidache was principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (1945-1952) and Munich Philharmonic Orchestra (1979-1996), and worked with radio orchestras in Stockholm, Stuttgart, and Paris. Mr. Celibidache was a Zen Buddhist who was always looking for a "transcendent experience" in his conducting; he didn't think that was possible outside the concert hall, leading him to refuse to release his many recordings during his lifetime.

Tom Mees, 46. U.S. sportscaster. Mr. Mees began his broadcasting career at radio station WILM in Wilmington, Delaware in 1972; after six years there and a year at WECA-TV in Tallahassee, Florida, he became one of the first people to appear on the air with the cable network ESPN when ht began broadcasting in 1979. Mr. Mees worked as a lead anchor and called play-by-play for college basketball and college football as well as the network's coverage of the National Hockey League, United States Football League, and Canadian Football League. He accidentally drowned in his next door neighbour's swimming pool; although he didn't know how to swim, he reportedly dove in to try to save his 4-year-old daughter.

Solomos Solomou, 26. Cypriot protester. Mr. Solomou, a Greek Cypriot refugee, died after being shot in the head by a Turkish officer while trying to climb a flagpole in order to remove a Turkish flag from its mast in the United Nations Buffer Zone near Deryneia, Cyprus.

Politics and government
The Republican National Convention at the San Diego Convention Center nominated U.S. Senator Bob Dole (Kansas) for President of the United States and former Congressman (New York) and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Jack Kemp for Vice President in the November 1996 election.

Crime
In Mexico, a Japanese electronics executive was released by his kidnappers after his company paid a $2-million ransom.

20 years ago
2001

War
The Irish Republican Army announced that it was withdrawing a proposal it had made a week earlier about putting its weapons beyond use.