2012 Event The Baja peninsula in California handles a 6.2-magnitude earthquake, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries 2011 Event A tourist boat travelling off the coast of Baja California in Mexico sinks; 23 people are reported missing 1972 Birthday Ricky Otero, born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies 1972 Event 30,000 attend Mar Y Sol rock concert, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico 1971 Birthday Ivan Rodriguez, Vega Baja Puerto Rico, catcher for the Texas Rangers 1969 Birthday Juan Gonzalez, Vega Baja Puerto Rico, outfielder for the Texas Rangers 1953 Birthday Raul Ramirez, born in Ensenada, Baja California, professional Mexican tennis player, in 1976, ranked No. 4 in the world, in 1983, ranked No. 6 in the world in doubles, won 60 doubles titles, 19 singles titles, married former Miss Universe, Venezuelan-born Maritza Sayalero
