Yes, she played exhibition tennis.
Woodrow Wilson was the president in 1919 and he suffered a stroke.
Yes, when the Island is open you can pay to tour the Statue of Liberty. The Statue is normally closed on national and state holidays and has limited hours otherwise.
Sutter's fort is still standing and it never did "fall." No battles took place at the fort. It was built for people who came to CA to settle. Today, it is a state park and you can tour the fort.
Total devastation when General Sherman made his tour of the south but thanks to General Grant some of the Rebels were allowed to take their horses and guns home for harvest and hunting.
The Myrtles has a reputation for being more haunted, but that is in part because the Myrtles is marketed that way. Oak Alley Plantation does not heavily promote the supernatural, but if you visit and talk with any of the tour guides, they will tell your stories that send a chill up your spine. For more: www.OakAlleyPlantation.org
The Harlem Globetrotters.
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The Harlem Globetrotters played in Hayes Center, Nebraska, on February 10, 1988. This exhibition game was part of their extensive tour, showcasing their unique blend of basketball skills, comedy, and entertainment. The event attracted local fans, adding to the Globetrotters' legacy as a beloved sports and entertainment team.
Althea Gibson became famous for being the first African-American woman competitor on the world tennis tour and was the first to win the Grand Slam in 1956. She is commonly referred to the "Jackie Robinson of tennis" because she broke the color barrier in tennis. See the Related Links below for more information on Althea Gibson.
Yes, the Harlem Globetrotters have played in Saint John, New Brunswick, as part of their tour schedule over the years. The team is known for its entertaining basketball exhibitions, which often include stops in various cities across Canada. Specific game dates and locations may vary from year to year. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, checking the Globetrotters' official website or local event listings is recommended.
"Vitamin C" certainly played on the 1978 tour, but I don't know his full dates. Great player/coach in the BBL with London Towers and Worthing Bears amongst others.
The first to achieve great notoriety was Althea Gibson, who was the first black woman to win Wimbledon singles title (in 1957 and 1958) and to qualify for the LPGA tour (in 1963).
DAIN BLANTON The 38th annual Manhattan Beach Open was canceled in 1997 due to legal issues and a lawsuit brought against the City of Manhattan Beach and the AVP by a local-interest group. The event was moved down the coast to Hermosa Beach and renamed the Miller Lite Hermosa Beach Grand Slam. In 1997, Dain Blanton (DainBlanton.com) became the first African-American professional beach volleyball player to win a tournament on the AVP Tour, with partner Canyon Ceman at the Hermosa Miller Lite Beach Grand Slam. This event also marked the most prize money for a single tournament in the history of beach volleyball at $300,000.
To win the US National Championship in Tennis, now called the US Open. She was also the first African-American woman to compete on the world tennis tour and to win a Grand Slam title.
On tour with Darius Rucker.
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22 Number 22 to Be Honored During Special Ceremony at New York's Madison Square Garden During Globetrotters' February 15 Show PHOENIX--(Business Wire)--Still sporting the trademark shaved head, wide smile and infectious laugh that made him a pop culture icon for decades, basketball legend Curly Neal will have his number 22 retired by the world renowned Harlem Globetrotters at the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. This historic event will take place as part of the Globetrotters' current "Magic As Ever" World Tour, during the team's performance in New York on Feb. 15 at 7:00 p.m. Curly will be just the fifth Globetrotter in the team's illustrious 82-year history to have his jersey number retired, joining some of the biggest names in basketball lore: Wilt Chamberlain (13), Meadowlark Lemon (36), Marques Haynes (20) and Goose Tatum (50). One of the truly magical dribblers and shooters ever to pick up a ball, Curly captured the imagination of fans worldwide, playing in more than 6,000 games in 97 countries with the Globetrotters. Number 22 played for 22 seasons in the red, white and blue, from 1963 to 1985. Curly was part of one of the most extraordinary eras in the team's history, appearing on several popular television programs and specials, including "ABC's Wide World of Sports," "The Harlem Globetrotters Popcorn Machine," and "The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island." He was also immortalized in animation on "The Harlem Globetrotters" cartoon series and on episodes of "Scooby Doo." "Curly Neal represents the purity of sport and everything that is great about the Globetrotters and the game of basketball," said Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. "He helped build this organization into a worldwide phenomenon, and we are proud to bestow this honor upon him. He truly personifies wholesome family entertainment and elicits fond memories for millions of fans around the world." This special "Curly Neal Weekend" also features games at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, Feb. 16 and Monday, Feb. 18, and at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., on Sunday, Feb. 17. Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, the Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 82nd consecutive season of touring the world. The Globetrotters have played in 118 countries on six continents, entertaining over 125 million fans and crossing barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life. The Globetrotters are one of only six teams to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, including the 2008 "Magic As Ever" World Tour schedule, and to purchase team merchandise, visit the team's official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.