2006
Mikhail Tyurin hits the longest drive ever off of the International Space Station. His ball is expected to circle the earth for 3 years before burning up in the atmosphere.

1925
Country Club fire destroys the U.S. Amateur Champion Havemeyer Trophy, which was currently in the possesion Bobby Jones.

1911
Ralph Guldahl, a 3 time major winner was born in Dallas, Texas.