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Today in History: July 6, Althea Gibson wins Wimbledon

Althea Gibson became the first Black tennis player to win a Wimbledon singles title on July 6, 1957.
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Today in History: April 26, the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster

The Chernobyl disaster is marked as the worst nuclear catastrophe, causing immediate and long-term fatalities from radiation exposure.
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The Foreman-Ali Rumble That Changed Their Careers, and Congo

The historic Ali vs. Foreman fight in Zaire reshaped international perceptions of the country and left a lasting impact on boxing.
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