1976
The Soviet Union and United States women’s teams face off for the first time ever in Olympics competition, with the U.S.S.R. prevailing 112-77 in Montreal. Uljana Semjonova dominates for the Soviets, finishing with 32 points and 19 rebounds, while Lusia Harris leads the Americans with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Soviet Union improves to 4-0 in round robin play with the win and clinches a gold medal, while the U.S. falls to 2-2.
1957
Nikos Galis is born in Union City, New Jersey. The son of Greek immigrants, Galis spent most of his career in his parent’s native country, becoming a legend at the club and national team levels.
1961
NCAA All-American Antoine Carr is born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
1968
NBA champion Elden Campbell is born in Los Angeles, California.
Gary Payton is born in Oakland, California. During his NBA career, he set up the Gary Payton Foundation to provide recreational and development resources to at-risk youth in his hometown.
1973
NBA champion Darvin Ham is born in Saginaw, Michigan.
1982
Gerald Wallace is born in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was named the national Naismith Player of the Year while starring for Childersburg High School.
1984
Brandon Roy is born in Seattle, Washington. He returned to his alma mater, Garfield High School, as head coach of the boys’ basketball team starting in 2017.
1993
Michael Jordan’s father, James, is murdered at a highway rest stop in Lumberton, North Carolina. The event was a major factor in Jordan announcing his retirement from the NBA a few months later.
1998
Deandre Ayton is born in Nassau, Bahamas. Teaming up with Buddy Hield and Eric Gordon, he helped lead the Bahamas nearly to a surprise Olympics qualifying spot in 2024, falling just one win short.
2011
The Eastern Conference wins a tight WNBA All-Star Game 118-113 over the West in San Antonio. Swin Cash earns her second MVP award while 11 players make their All-Star debut, including Courtney Vandersloot, tin Charles, Liz Cambage, Maya Moore, and Candace Parker, who is forced to miss the game due to an injury.
2018
Tony Parker signs as a free agent with the Hornets, ending a stint of 17 seasons with the Spurs.
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