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2003 Super Bowl XXXVII, Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Oakland Raiders 48-21
1998 World Series, New York Yankees beat San Diego Padres 4 games to 0 1998 Super Bowl XXXII, Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Denver Broncos beat Green Bay Packers 31-24 1997 San Diego Padres trade Rickey Henderson to Anaheim Angels 1997 San Diego Padres retire #35 worn by pitcher Randy Jones 1997 San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals play at Aloha Stadium Hawaii 1996 San Diego Padres sweep Los Angeles Dodgers in race for NL West title 1995 Expos pitcher Pedro Martinez perfect game is broken up in 10th inning as San Diego's Bip Roberts leads off with a double, Mont wins 1-0 1995 Superbowl XXIX: San Francisco 49ers beat San Diego Chargers, 49-26 in Miami 1995 San Diego Chargers beat Pittsburgh Steelers 17-13 for AFC championship 1994 Eliseo Diego, Cuban poet, dies at 74 1994 "Where On Earth Is Carmen San Diego," debuts on Fox TV 1992 America Cup finals begin in San Diego 1991 San Diego State's Marshall Faulk is 1st freshman to capture national rushing and scoring titles 1991 Freshman Marshall Faulk of San Diego State rushed for NCAA record 1991 Joe Coleman 3rd 100 RBI season in a row 3 teams (Cleveland, San Diego and Toronto) 1991 Atlanta Braves Kent Mercker, Mark Wohlers and Alejandro Pena pitched 1st combined no-hitter in NL, beating San Diego Padres, 1-0 1991 Italian/Argentine Soccer star Diego Maradona retires 1991 San Diego Sockers win 4th consecutive Major Soccer League championship 1991 Soccer star Diego Maradona, suspended for using cocaine, arrested in Argentina for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics 1991 Argentine soocer star Diego Maradona suspended for 15 month by Italian League for testing positive for cocaine use 1990 Helen Hudson sings national anthem in 26th park of year (San Diego) 1990 Roseanne Barr sings National Anthem at San Diego Padre game 1989 New York Supreme Court takes America's Cup away from San Diego Yacht Club for using a catamaran against New Zealand. Appeals court eventually overrules 1988 Ayako Okamoto wins LPGA San Diego Inamori Golf Classic 1988 Superbowl XXII: Washington Redskins beat Denver Broncos, 42-10 in San Diego Superbowl MVP: Doug Williams, Washington, quarterback 1987 1st 3 San Diego Padres hit home runs off San Francisco starter Roger Mason 1987 San Diego Yacht Club celebrates return of America's Cup 1986 San Diego Padre Jimmy Jones pitchs 1-hitter in his major league debut 1986 San Diego Padre Steve Garvey ejected for 1st time 1985 Pete Rose of Cincinnati Reds gets career hit 4,192 off Eric Show of San Diego Padres, eclipsing Ty Cobb's record 1985 All star MVP: LaMarr Hoyt (San Diego Padres) 1984 Detroit Tigers beat San Diego Padres, 4 games to 1 in 81st World Series 1984 Striking umps return for Game 5 of NLCS, San Diego Padres win pennant 1984 Ray Kroc, founder of MacDonalds/owner San Diego Padres, dies at 81 1983 NBA San Diego Clippers ends 29 game road losing streak 1983 NBA San Diego Clippers begin a 29 game road losing streak 1982 KGB-AM in San Diego, California changes call letters to KCNN (now KPOP) 1982 San Diego beats Miami 41-38 in OT after blowing a 24-0 lead 1982 San Diego Chargers beat Miami Dolphins, 41-38 in 13:52 of OT 1981 San Diego Charger Dan Fouts passes for 6 touchdowns vs Oakland (55-21) 1979 San Diego Chicken reborn at Jack Murphy Stadium 1979 Julia Schultz, born in San Diego, California, playmate, Feb, 1998 1978 PSA Boeing 727 and a Cessna private plane collide by San Diego, 144 die 1978 49th All Star Baseball Game: NL wins 7-3 at San Diego Stadium 1977 San Diego Padres beat Mont Expos, 11-8, in 21 innings 1976 San Diego Padre Randy Jones wins NL Cy Young 1976 St. Louis Cardinals beat San Diego Chargers 20-10 in Tokyo (NFL expo) 1976 San Diego Padre pitcher Randy Jones ties record of 68 innings without a walk 1975 Heather O'Rourke, born in San Diego, California, actress, Happy Days, Poltergeist 1975 Raleigh Roundtree, tackle for the San Diego Chargers 1975 Travis Lee, born in San Diego, California, baseball 1st baseman 1996 Olympics bronze 1975 Jacque Jones, born in San Diego, California, baseball outfielder 1996 Olympics bronze 1975 1st appearance of San Diego Chicken 1974 Ted Giannous, born in San Diego, actor, KGB Chicken 1974 Jason Kendall, born in San Diego, California, catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates 1974 Bryan Still, wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers 1974 Kenny Bynum, running back for the San Diego Chargers 1974 Paul Bradford, cornerback for the San Diego Chargers 1974 Ben Bordelon, tackle for the San Diego Chargers 1974 James Burgess, linebacker for the San Diego Chargers 1974 Toran James, linebacker for the San Diego Chargers 1974 McDonald's founder Ray Kroc buys San Diego Padres 1974 Ray Kroc, CEO of McDonald's, buys San Diego Padres for $12 million 1973 San Diego files anti-trust against NL (stopping Padres move to DC) 1973 NL votes to move San Diego Padres to Washington D.C. (doesn't happen) 1973 Terrance Shaw, NFL cornerback for the San Diego Chargers 1973 Nicole Teter, born in San Diego, California, 800m runner 1973 San Francisco Giants trade Willie McCovey to San Diego Padres for pitcher Mike Caldwell 1973 Mario Lopez, born in San Diego, California, actor, A C Slater-Saved by the Bell 1973 Wilt Chamberlain signs with ABA San Diego Conquistadors 1973 NL refuses to allow San Diego Padres move to Washington D.C. 1973 Terrell Fletcher, NFL running back for the San Diego Chargers 1973 Atlanta Braves Phil Niekro no-hits San Diego Padres, 9-0 1973 Patrick Sapp, NFL offensive linebacker for the San Diego Chargers 1973 Aaron Hayden, NFL running back, San Diego Chargers, Green Bay Packers - Superbowl 31 1973 Jim Mills, tackle for the San Diego Chargers 1973 Diego Serrano, Quito Ecuador, actor, Tomas Rivera-Another World 1973 Latario Rachal, WLAF/NFL receiver, Amsterdam Admirals, San Diego Chargers 1973 Jimmy Oliver, NFL wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers 1972 Rodney Harrison, NFL safety for the San Diego Chargers 1972 Charlie Jones, wide reciever for the San Diego Chargers 1972 Marc Newfield, Sacramento California, outfielder for the San Diego Padres 1972 1st black NL umpire (Art Williams-Los Angeles vs San Diego) 1972 Don Sasa, NFL defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers 1972 Chicago White Sox Milt Pappas no-hits San Diego Padres, 1-0 1972 Nate Colbert of San Diego Padres hits record tying 5 home runs in a double header 1972 Tony Berti, NFL tackle for the San Diego Chargers 1972 David Hendrix, NFL strong safety for the San Diego Chargers 1972 Troy Sienkiewicz, NFL tackle and guard for the San Diego Chargers 1972 Natrone Means, NFL running back, San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars 1972 Maurice Harrell, NFL tight end for the San Diego Chargers 1972 Isaac Davis, NFL guard for the San Diego Chargers 1972 Shannon Mitchell, NFL tight end for the San Diego Chargers 1972 David Binn, NFL safety for the San Diego Chargers 1972 Pulu Poumele, guard for the San Diego Chargers 1972 Willie Clark, NFL cornerback, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles 1971 Mark Montreuil, NFL cornerback for the San Diego Chargers 1971 Michael Watkins, NFL wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers 1971 Boomer [Norman] Ellison, NFL wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers 1971 Houston Astros beat San Diego Padres, 2-1, in 21 innings 1971 Brandon Harrison, NFL wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers 1971 Shauna Sand, born in San Diego, California, actress, Renegade 1971 Christopher Gomez, born in Los Angeles, California, infielder for the San Diego Padres 1971 Vaughn Parker, NFL guard and tackle for the San Diego Chargers 1971 Craig Whelihan, NFL quarterback for the San Diego Chargers 1971 Van Tuinei, defensive end for the San Diego Chargers 1971 Kerry Taylor, U.S. baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1971 Andre Coleman, NFL wide receiver/kick returner for the San Diego Chargers 1971 Greg Engel, NFL center for the San Diego Chargers 1970 Darrien Gordon, NFL cornerback, San Diego Chargers, Broncos Superbowl 32 1970 Kris[ten] Fillat, born in San Diego, California, field hockey forward 1996 Olympics 1970 NBA Cleveland Cavaliers 1st home game, lose to San Diego 110-99 1970 Chris Mims, NFL defensive end for the San Diego Chargers 1970 Kerri Kendall, born in San Diego, California, playmate, Sep, 1990 1970 Joey Hamilton, Statesboro Georgia, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1970 Luis Lopez, infielder for the San Diego Padres 1970 Joe Cocozzo, NFL guard for the San Diego Chargers 1970 Bryce Florie, born in Charleston, Florida, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1970 Doug Bochtler, born in West Palm Beach, Florida, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1970 Phil A. Mickelson, born in San Diego, California, PGA golfer, 1991 Northern Telecom 1970 Pitts Pirate Doc Ellis no-hits San Diego Padres, 2-0 1970 San Diego Padres draft Mike Ivie #1 1970 Raylee Johnson, NFL defensive end for the San Diego Chargers 1970 Sebastian Barrie, NFL defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers 1970 San Diego Padres beat San Francisco Giants 17-16 in 15 innings 1970 Sean Bergman, born in Joliet, Illinois, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1970 Diego Nargiso, Naples Italy, tennis pro 1970 Eric Castle, NFL free safety for the San Diego Chargers 1970 Ray Crittenden, wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers 1970 Diego Martos, WLAF linebacker, Barcelona Dragons 1970 Ron Villone, Englewood, New Jersey, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1970 Dan Landry, born in San Diego, California, volleyball opposite hitter 1996 Olympics 1969 Rodney Culver, NFL running back for the San Diego Chargers 1969 Marco Coleman, NFL defensive end, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers 1969 Lewis Bush, NFL outside linebacker for the San Diego Chargers 1969 John Parrella, NFL defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers 1969 Dwayne Gordon, NFL linebacker, San Diego Chargers, New York Jets 1969 Alfred Pupunu, NFL tight end for the San Diego Chargers 1969 Glen Young, NFL linebacker for the San Diego Chargers 1969 Scott Sanders, born in Hannibal, Missouri, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1969 Michael Dumas, NFL free safety, San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars 1969 Deems May, NFL tight end for the San Diego Chargers 1969 Shawn Jefferson, NFL wide receiver, San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots 1969 41,163, then largest NBA crowd, watches doubleheader Cincinnati - Detroit, San Diego - Boston 1969 Phil Plantier, Manchester, New Hampshire, outfielder, San Diego Padres, Red Sox, A's 1969 Junior Seau, NFL inside linebacker for the San Diego Chargers 1969 Erric Pegram, NFL running back, Pit Steelers, New York Giants, San Diego Chargers 1968 Aaron Craver, NFL running back, Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers 1968 Atlanta Chiefs beat San Diego Toros 3-0 for NASL championship 1968 Courtney Hall, NFL center for the San Diego Chargers 1968 Brian Roche, NFL tight end for the San Diego Chargers 1968 Duane Young, NFL tight end for the San Diego Chargers 1968 NL grants San Diego Padres a franchise 1968 Eric Moten, NFL guard and tackle for the San Diego Chargers 1968 Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego opens 1968 Eric Metcalf, NFL receiver/running back, Atl Falcons, San Diego Chargers 1968 Brian Johnson, born in Oakland California, catcher for the San Diego Padres 1967 Frank Hartley, NFL tight end, Cleveland Browns, San Diego Chargers 1967 Ann Schirman, San Diego, WPVA volleyballer, National-17th-1994 1967 John Flaherty, New York City, catcher for the San Diego Padres 1967 Trevor Hoffman, Anaheim California, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1967 Andy Ashby, born in Kansas City, Missouri, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1967 Tim Worrell, born in Pasadena, California, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1967 KPBS TV channel 15 in San Diego, California (PBS) begins broadcasting 1967 Rick Wilkins, born in Jacksonville, Florida, Richard Wilkins, baseball player, catcher, played Major League teams San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, also played for Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets 1967 Mark Seay, NFL wide receiver, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles 1966 Carwell Gardner, NFL fullback, Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers 1966 Shawn Lee, NFL defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers 1966 Archi Cianfrocco, Rome, New York, infielder for the San Diego Padres 1966 Greg Jackson, NFL strong safety, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers 1966 Bo Orlando, NFL safety, San Diego Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals 1966 Dwayne Harper, NFL cornerback for the San Diego Chargers 1965 Buffalo Bills beat San Diego Chargers 23-0 in AFL championship game 1965 Willie Blair, Paintsville, Kentucky, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1965 KCST TV channel 39 in San Diego, California (NBC) begins broadcasting 1965 Tony Martin, NFL wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers 1965 Scott Livingstone, born in Dallas, Texas, infielder, San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers 1965 Greg Vaughn, born in Sacramento, California, outfielder, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres 1965 Steve Finley, Union City, Tennessee, outfielder for the San Diego Padres 1965 Reuben Davis, NFL defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers 1965 Stan Humphries, NFL quarterback for the San Diego Chargers 1965 Steve Finley, born in Union City, Tennessee, outfielder for the San Diego Padres 1965 Harry Swayne, NFL tackle, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos Superbowl 32 1965 Barbara Belding, San Diego Cal, WPVA volleyballer, U.S. Open-17th-1994 1965 Darren Bennett, NFL punter for the San Diego Chargers 1964 Buffalo Bills beat San Diego Chargers 20-7 in AFL championship game 1964 Joe LeSte, born in San Diego, California, rock vocalist, Bang Tango-Dancin' on Coals 1964 Chris Gwynn, born in Los Angeles, California, outfielder for the San Diego Padres 1964 Mark McLemore, born in San Diego, California, infielder for the Texas Rangers 1964 Johnny Thomas, NFL cornerback, Cleveland Browns, San Diego Chargers 1964 Leslie O'Neal, NFL defensive end, San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams 1964 Ronnie Harmon, NFL running back, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Oilers 1964 John Carney, NFL kicker for the San Diego Chargers 1964 Dennis Gibson, NFL inside linebacker for the San Diego Chargers 1964 Jeff Tabaka, U.S. baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1964 San Diego Chargers win AFL-championship 1963 Lori McNeil, born in San Diego, California, tennis star, 1995 Oakland doubles 1963 Robin White, San Diego Cal, tennis player, U.S. Open doubles 1988 1963 Susie Scott, born in San Diego, California, playmate, May, 1983 1963 Patti Berendt, born in San Diego, California, LPGA golfer, 1995 Star Bank Classic-24th 1963 Ken Caminiti, born in Hanford, California, infielder for the San Diego Padres 1963 Raleigh MCkenzie, NFL center/guard, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers 1963 Craig Shipley, Australian/US baseball infielder for the San Diego Padres 1963 San Diego beats Boston 51-10 in AFL championship game 1963 Jim Everett, NFL quarterback, Los Angeles Raiders, NO Saints, San Diego Chargers 1962 Mickey Wright wins LPGA San Diego Golf Open 1962 Jody Reed, born in Tampa, Florida, infielder for the San Diego Padres 1962 Mike Whitmarsh, born in San Diego, California, beach volleyballer, 1996 Olympics silver 1962 Michael Damian, born in San Diego, singer, Rock on, actor, Young and Restless 1962 Shaun Gayle, NFL strong safety for the San Diego Chargers 1962 William Fuller, NFL defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers 1962 Diego Perez, Spain, tennis star 1962 Diego Martinez Barrio, Spanish president (1939), dies at 76 1961 Tahnee Welch, La Tahn Renee Welch, born in San Diego, California, actress, Cocoon 1961 Houston Oilers beat San Diego Chargers 10-3 in AFL championship game 1961 Gale Gilbert, NFL quarterback for the San Diego Chargers 1961 William C McCool, born in San Diego, California, Lieutenant Commander USN/astronaut 1961 Sharon Barrett, San Diego, LPGA golfer, 1993 Nabisco Dinah Shore-22nd 1961 AFL's LA Chargers move to San Diego 1960 Bob Tewksbury, Concord, New Hampshire, pitcher for the San Diego Padres 1960 Fernando Valenzuela, Navajua Mexico, pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres 1960 Diego A Maradona, Argentina/Italy soccer player, World Cup 1960 Diego Maradona, Argentinian Athlete 1960 Hank Baran, born in San Diego, California, Canadian Tour golfer, 1988 Won Mexican 1960 Mark Langston, born in San Diego, California, pitcher for the California Angels 1960 XEWT TV channel 12 in Tijuana-San Diego, California (IND) begins broadcasting 1960 Tony Gwynn, born in Los Angeles, California, outfielder for the San Diego Padres 1960 Anne Howard, born in San Diego, California, actress, Nicole Love-Another World 1960 Gregory Efthimos Louganis, born in San Diego, California, diver, Gold Medals 1984, 1988 Olympics 1960 Gary Plummer, NFL linebacker, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers 1959 Mary Holland, born in San Diego, California, WPVA volleyballer 1959 Jim McMahon, NFL quarterback, Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles 1958 Charlene Tilton, born in San Diego, California, actress, Lucy Ewing-Dallas 1958 Kim Morris, born in San Diego, California, playmate, Mar, 1986 1958 Stan Brock, NFL tackle for the San Diego Chargers 1957 Tim Flannery, DJ/MLB player for the San Diego Padres 1957 Philip Arnold Blackmar, born in San Diego, California, PGA golfer, 1988 Provident 1957 John Castellanos, San Diego, California, actor, John Silva-Young and Restless 1957 Theresa Russell, Paup, San Diego, California, actress, Black Widow, Razor's Edge 1955 Mark Reynolds, born in San Diego, California, star yachter, Olympic-8th-1988, 92, 96 1955 Scott William Simpson, born in San Diego, California, PGA golfer, 1987 U.S. Open 1955 Ed Whitson, pitcher, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres 1954 Brian Teacher, San Diego Cal, tennis star 1954 M C Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter/wife of Diego Rivera, dies at 47 1953 Jay Dean Haas, born in St. Louis, Missouri, PGA golfer, 1978 Andy Williams-San Diego 1953 KGTV TV channel 10 in San Diego, California (ABC/NBC) begins broadcasting 1953 XETV TV channel 6 in Tijuana-San Diego, California (IND) begins broadcasting 1953 Craig Robert Stadler, born in San Diego, California, PGA golfer, Masters 1982 1953 Louise Suggs wins LPGA San Diego Golf Open 1952 Jennie Lynn, born in San Diego, California, actress, Love and Marriage 1951 Morris Hatalsky, born in San Diego, California, Nike golfer, 1993 NIKE White Rose-2nd 1951 Ann Wilson, born in San Diego, California, rock vocalist, Heart-What About Love 1951 Dan Fouts, NFL quarterback for the San Diego Chargers 1950 Constance Forslund, born in San Diego, California, actress, Shining Season 1950 Tom Werner, owner for the San Diego Padres/producer, Roseanne, Cosby Show 1949 KFMB TV channel 8 in San Diego, California (CBS) begins broadcasting 1948 Steve Garvey, 1st baseman, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres 1948 Lonnie Jordan, born in San Diego, California, rock keyboardist/vocalist, War 1947 Ted Danson, born in San Diego California, actor, Sam Malone-Cheers, 3 Men and a Baby 1947 Bob Boone, San Diego, catcher, Phillies, Angels 1947 Charlie Joiner, Many, Louisiana, NFL receiver, Houston, Cincinnati, San Diego 1947 James Harris, born in Monroe, Louisiana, NFL quarterback, Buffalo, Louisiana, San Diego 1946 Gary Duncan, Grubb, born in San Diego, California, rock guitarist, Quicksilver 1946 Greg Elmore, born in San Diego, California, rock drummer, Quicksilver 1946 Maureen O'Connor, Mayor, San Diego 1945 Elvin Hayes, NBA star, San Diego, Houston, Baltimore 1944 Graig Nettles, 3rd baseman, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians 1943 Michael J McCulley, born in San Diego, California, Commander USN/astronaut, STS-34 1942 Chris Hillman, born in San Diego, California, singer, Byrds-Turn Turn Turn 1942 Pro-British Clandestine Radio Diego Suarez's final transmission 1942 British assault on Diego Suarez Madagascar 1941 John Mackey, NFL tight end, Baltimore Colts, San Diego Chargers 1939 John Stewart, born in San Diego, California, rocker, Kingston Trio-Fire in the Wind 1938 Ron Mix, NFL tackle for the San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders 1937 Margaret O'Brien, San Diego, actress, Jane Eyre, Meet Me in St. Louis 1936 Bobby Ross, NFL coach for the San Diego Chargers 1936 Larry Mowry, born in San Diego, California, PGA golfer, 1987 Crestar Pepsi Senior 1935 Mickey Wright, born in San Diego, California, LPGA golfer, 4 times LPGA champ 1934 Roger Reynolds, born in Detroit, Michigan, composer, professor, University of California at San Diego, founder, ONCE Group, won Pulitzer Prize 1989 1933 Johnny Unitas, NFL quarterback, Baltimore Colts, San Diego, one of the greats 1931 Billy Casper, born in San Diego, California, William Earl Billy Casper, Jr., professional golfer, golf course designer, won the PGA Tour 27 times, named 15th greatest golfer of all time by Golf Digest in 2000, considered best putter of his era 1931 Billy Casper, born in San Diego, California, golfer, 3-time PGA Player of Year, '66, '68, '70 1931 Robert Duvall, born in San Diego, California, actor, Great Santini, Taxi Driver 1930 Gene Alec Littler, born in San Diego, California, PGA golfer, 1961 U.S. Open 1928 Joan Kroc, wife of Ray Korc/owner, McDonalds and San Diego Padres 1928 KGB-AM in San Diego, California begins radio transmissions 1924 Jerry Coleman, 2nd baseman/sportscaster, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres 1923 1st nonstop transcontinental flight (New York - San Diego) completed 1920 Nanette Fabray, born in San Diego, California, actress, Katherine-One Day at a Time 1920 Eliseo Diego, latin American poet 1918 Florence Chadwick, born in San Diego, California, swimmer, Hall of Fame 1970 1916 San Diego Zoo founded 1913 Lincoln Deachey performs 1st airplane loop-the-loop (San Diego) 1911 Sid Gillman, NFL hall of fame coach, LA, San Diego, Houston 1911 Diego Fabbri, Italian, playwright/leader, Vatican movie bureau 1911 1st hydroplane flight to and from a ship (Glenn Curtiss, San Diego) 1911 Glenn Curtiss pilots 1st successful hydroplane, San Diego 1911 1st photo in U.S. taken from an airplane, San Diego 1907 Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter/wife of Diego Rivera 1902 Ray Kroc, born in Illinois, founder of McDonalds and owner for the San Diego Padres 1890 Tom O'Brien, born in San Diego, California, actor, Physical Evidence 1887 Diego Valeri, Italian author and poet, Le Gaie Tristezze 1886 Diego Rivera, Lenin of Mexico, Mexico, painter/wife of Frida Kahlo 1867 Jose de Diego, Puerto Rico, patriot and Puerto Rico Secretary of Justice 1769 Father Junipero Serra founds Mission San Diego, 1st mission in California 1660 Diego Rodriguez de Silva Valezquez, Spanish (court)painter, dies at 61 1651 Cristobal de Isla Diego, composer, dies at 65 1620 Diego Alvarez de Paz, Span missionary/writer (Peru), dies at about 59 1600 Olivier van Noort sinks Sp galleon San Diego at Bay of Manila, 350 die 1599 Diego Velazquez, Spain, painter, Rokeby Venus, baptized 1586 Cristobal de Isla Diego, composer 1542 Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovers California, at San Diego Bay 1542 Diego de Almagro, Spanish captain-general of Peru, beheaded 1538 Diego de Almagro, Spanish conquistador (Chile/Peru), dies at about 63 1506 Columbus selects his son Diego as sole heir 1500 Diego Diaz discovers Madagascar |
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