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📅 Sep 10, 1960
Abebe Bikila Wins the Rome Marathon Barefoot
On September 10, 1960, Abebe Bikila won the Rome Olympic marathon barefoot, the first sub-Saharan African Olympic champion.
⛳Italy
📖Sports
🔖Olympic Games
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📅 Sep 20, 1973
Billie Jean King Beats Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes
On September 20, 1973, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in straight sets at the Houston Astrodome, before 50 million TV viewers.
📖Sports
🔖Women's Rights