1970 Birthday Willie Beamon, NFL cornerback for the New York Giants 1968 Event Bob Beamon of USA sets long jump record (29'2 ") in Mexico City 1968 Event Bob Beamon sets indoor long jump record (27' 2.75") 1946 Birthday Bob Beamon, born in Jamaica, New York, long jumper, Olympics gold 68, 29' 2 " 8.9m
