On this day

In 1972 Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron earned his 6,135th total base to break Stan Musial’s MLB record in an 8-0 home defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies

In 1972 American swimmer Mark Spitz won coveted 100m gold medal in world record 51.22 at the Munich Olympics; completed the freestyle sprint double having already won 200m in world record 1:52.78

In 1990 White Sox closer Bobby Thigpen topped Dave Righetti's MLB record with 47th save in Chicago's 4-2 win v Royals; Thigpen finishes season with 57 saves

Shaun White

Shaun Roger White who was born on September 3, 1986 is an American professional snowboarder, skateboarder and musician. He is a three-time Olympic gold medalist. He holds the record for the most X-Games gold medals and most Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder, he also won 10 ESPY Awards.