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Today in History: July 6, Althea Gibson wins Wimbledon

Today is Saturday, July 6, the 188th day of 2024. There are 178 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first Black tennis player to win a Wimbledon singles title as she defeated fellow American Darlene Hard 6-3, 6-2. Also on this date: In 1483, England’s King Richard III was crowned in Westminster Abbey. In 1777, during the American Revolution, British forces captured Fort Ticonderoga (ty-kahn-dur-OH’-gah). Related Articles Finding your roots with help from your phone Today in History: July 5, Dolly the sheep marks cloning breakthrough Today in History: July 4, Declaration of Independence adopted in Philadelphia Rockies, dominated by Brewers’ Colin Rea, shut out at Coors Field Tribes have rights to a quarter of Colorado River’s water but have been excluded from decision-making.

 

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