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1974

NHL player Tim Horton dies in a car crash at 44

Tim Horton was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He died after he lost control of his car on the Queen Elizabeth Way in St. Catharines, Ontario. Horton's blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit and he was also in possession of the drugs. He was buried at York Cemetery in Toronto.

1958

Duncan Edwards dies from injuries sustained in the Munich air disaster

Duncan Edwards was aboard a plane that crashed on takeoff near Munich in Germany, after refueling stop. In total, 7 of his teammates and 14 other passengers died at the scene. Edwards was rushed to the Rechts der Isar Hospital with multiple injuries. Edwards eventually passed away after several days. He was buried at Dudley Cemetery.

1948

NASCAR is incorporated

Bill France Sr. founded an American family-owned and operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events, NASCAR. The first Commissioner of NASCAR was Erwin "Cannonball" Baker. Nowadays, the company's CEO is a grandson of Bill France Sr.

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