August 12

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Contents

1 Events
- 1.1 1879
- 1.2 1928
- 1.3 1964
- 1.4 1969
- 1.5 1973
- 1.6 1986
2 Debuts
- 2.1 1973
3 Births
- 3.1 1971
- 3.2 1974
4 Deaths

[edit] Events

[edit] 1879

The first National Archery Association tournament took place in Chicago, IL.

[edit] 1928

The Games of the IX Olympiad come to a close in Amsterdam, Nethlerlands.

[edit] 1964

Mickey Mantle set a MLB record when he hit home runs from both sides of the plate in the same game.

[edit] 1969

The Boston Celtics were sold for $6 million.

[edit] 1973

Breaking a 50 year old record held by Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus won his 14th major golf title.

[edit] 1986

Rod Carew became the first player in the history of the California Angels to have his uniform retired. His number was 29.

[edit] Debuts

[edit] 1973

MLB Hall-of-famer George Brett makes his Major League debut for the Kansas City Royals.

[edit] Births

[edit] 1971

Pete Sampras, tennis player.

[edit] 1974

Matt Clement was born in Pennsylvania.

[edit] Deaths

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