Today in History: July 6, Althea Gibson wins Wimbledon

Today is Sunday, July 6, the 187th day of 2024. There are 178 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first Black tennis player to win a Wimbledon singles title as she defeated fellow American Darlene Hard 6-3, 6-2.

Also on this date:

In 1483, England’s King Richard III was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

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