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In 1963, Britain’s “Great Train Robbery” took place as thieves made off with 2.6 million pounds in banknotes.
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In 1984, Carl Lewis sets the Olympic record in the 200 meters with a 19.80 clocking. See more sports moments from this date:
In 2007, San Francisco’s Barry Bonds hit home run No. 756 to break Hank Aaron’s storied record with one out in the fifth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals, who won, 8-6.
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In 2012, Aly Raisman becomes the first U.S. woman to win Olympic gold on floor. See more sports moments from this date:
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In 1973, entertainer Stevie Wonder was seriously injured in a car accident in North Carolina.
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In 1966, Muhammad Ali knocks out Brian London in the third round to retain his world heavyweight title. See more sports moments from this date:
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Movie star Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found dead in her Los Angeles home; her death was ruled a probable suicide from “acute barbiturate poisoning.”
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Serena and Venus Williams win the doubles title, as Serena becomes tennis’ first double-gold medalist at an Olympics since Venus won singles and doubles at the 2000 Sydney Games.