February 23 Calendar Pro Wrestling 1939 Lou Thesz beats Everett Marshall in St Louis, to win the National Wrestling Association World Heavyweight C'ship for a 2nd time
1940 Walt Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio" released Music History 1957 Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener, and George David Weiss's musical "Mr Wonderful", with Sammy Davis Jr. and his father Sammy Davis Sr., closes at Broadway Theater, NYC, after 383 performances Read More...
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Full Name: John Wesley Carlos
Profession: Sprinter and Civil Rights Activist
Biography: After taking the bronze medal in the 200 meters at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, Carlos along with gold medal winner and fellow African-American Tommie Smith caused huge controversy when they gave the Black Power salute on the medal podium.
The incident drew world attention and as a result the International Olympic Committee expelled the pair from the Games. Read More...
