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2017

Serena Williams poses pregnant and nude

Serena Williams and her pregnant belly were featured in a nude photo on the cover of Vanity Fair. The photograph by Annie Leibovitz depicts Williams, who has won 23 grand slam singles titles, in front of a stark background, nude except for her hand in front of her breasts and a waist chain.

1999

The first skateboarder ever lands the 900 at X Games

Hawk was the first skater to land a "900", a trick involving the completion of two-and-a-half mid-air revolutions on a skateboard; Hawk was successful on his twelfth attempt. After completing the trick, Hawk commented, "This is the best day of my life."

1984

Michel Platini stars as hosts France beat Spain

France midfielder Michel Platini opened the scoring in the 57th minute with his ninth goal of the tournament, a low free-kick which spilled through the hands of the diving Spanish keeper Luis Arconada and over the goal line. Bruno Bellone doubled France's lead in the final minute to give them a 2–0 victory.

1977

Spain and Real Madrid legend Raul is born

is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a striker. Raúl is considered one of the most important players in the history of Real Madrid and regarded as one of the greatest Spanish players of all-time. Raúl was born the neighborhood of Madrid where he played for the local youth team before moving to the Atlético Madrid youth team.

Anniversaries of the (in)famous

died 2018

Joe Jackson

born 1949

Vera Wang