Born: July 19, 1946Romanian tennis player No.1 in the world twice (1972-73); won U.S. (1972) and French (1973) Opens; has since entered Romanian politics.
Born: July 18, 1943Golf began playing golf at the age of 23; earned over $2 million in career earnings; selected to the U.S. Ryder Cup teams in 1983 and 1985.
Born: July 31, 1922Baseball RF 3-time all-star with the N.Y. Yankees and a member of nine pennant-winning teams; managed Baltimore to its first pennant and World Series Championship in 1966.
Born: July 12, 1971Figure Skating finished second in the 1991 American nationals but won the world title that year; dominated the sport in 1992 by winning the national, world and Olympic titles and…
Born: July 25, 1927Harness racing winner of 4 Hambletonians; trainer-driver of Triple Crown winners in trotting (Nevele Pride in 1968 and Super Bowl in '72) and pacing (Most Happy Fella in 1970).
Born: July 16, 1964Spanish cyclist won 5 straight Tour de Frances (1991-95), one of only 5 5-time winners; won gold in time trial at '96 Olympics; retired in 1997.
Born: July 16, 1965Hockey RW member of Stanley Cup championship teams in Montreal (1986), New Jersey (1995, 2000) and Colorado (1996); playoff MVP with Devils in '95 and Colorado in 96; no relation…
Olé! Hispanic National Holidays Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 because this day marks the anniversary of independence for five Hispanic countries—Costa Rica, El…