2014 Event Beijing issues air pollution warnings, advising limited outdoor activity as particulate concentration (PM 2.5) measures 309, over 12 times the World Health Organization standard 2011 Event As part of a crackdown on dissent in China, 169 Chinese Christians attempting to hold an outdoor prayer session were detained, then released 1991 Event Oakland A's stadium becomes 1st outdoor arena to ban smoking 1988 Event Jim Elliott (U.S.) completes 24-hour paced outdoor race for 548.9 mi 1988 Event Jim Elliott (U.S.) begins 24-hour paced outdoor race for 548.9 mi 1955 Birthday Tony Allcock, born in Leicestershire, England, bowler, two-time world outdoor singles champion, 1992, 1996, world singles champion 1986, 1987, 2002, won silver medal in men's singles event at 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada 1924 Event Charles Paddock captures 100 and 200 yd AAU national senior outdoor track and field championships 1876 Event 1st 2-way telephone conversation, 1st over outdoor wires 1871 Event 1st U.S. amateur outdoor athletic games (NY)
