1992
Larry Bird, after 13 years with the Boston Celtics, announced his retirement.
1982
Pete Rose sets record with his 13,941st plate appearance. He holds the record with 15,890 career plate appearances.
1969
Woodstock Music & Art Fair closes with Jimi Hendrix / Band of Gypsys as the final act.
1966
The first pictures of earth taken from moon orbit were sent back to the U.S.
1964
South Africa banned from Olympic Games because of apartheid policies.
1868
French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovers helium.
