In 1966, Billie Jean King wins the first of her six singles titles at Wimbledon. See more sports moments from this date:
1921: Jack Dempsey-Georges Carpentier heavyweight match becomes first million-dollar gate in boxing history
1921 — The Jack Dempsey-Georges Carpentier heavyweight match at Rickard’s Orchard in Jersey City, N.J., becomes the first million-dollar gate in boxing history. The receipts total $1,789,238 with $50 ringside seats. In front of 80,183, Dempsey knocks out Carpentier at 1:16 of the fourth round.1966 — Billie Jean King wins the first of her six singles titles at Wimbledon, beating Maria Bueno of Brazil 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.
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