1963 Birthday Helen Patricia Sharman, Great Britain, cosmonaut, Soyuz TM-12 1959 Event Bill Sharman hits a NBA record 56 consecutive foul shot 1959 Event Boston Celtic's Bill Sharman begins record of 56 straight free-throws 1956 Event Bill Sharman (Boston) ends NBA free throw streak of 55 games 1956 Event Bill Sharman (Boston) begins NBA free throw streak of 55 games
