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1. 1870 - This structural engineer worked mainly on bridges, where he modified and improved the bascule bridge design. His most famous work was the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. Who is this man, who, as a tribute to his alma mater the University of Cincinnati, placed a brick from a demolished building on the campus in the south anchorage of the bridge?
2. 1913 - This American politician was elected to the presidency twice, but only served five and a half years in office. Though he successfully pulled the US out of Vietnam (after secretly bombing Cambodia), was the first President to talk to astronauts on the moon and opened relations with China, none of those are what he is remembered for most. Who was the first President to resign from office?
3. 1934 - This American football player was picked at #200 overall (in the 17th round) in the 1956 NFL Draft. He ended up playing 16 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, and was named to four Pro Bowls as well as winning the MVP Awards for both of the first two Super Bowls (which the Packers won). Who is this athlete, elected to the Hall of Fame in 1977?
4. 1935 - This American actor began his career as Maynard G. Krebs on "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis," which lasted for four seasons on CBS. The network took advantage of his comedic skill, casting him in the lead role of "Gilligan's Island" that began officially in 1964. Who is this man, whose only award came in 2004 at the TV Land Awards, when the surviving members of the cast of "Gilligan's Island" all received the Pop Culture Award?
5. 1935 - This American television figure is a mainstay in the sports world, mostly known for his work on NCAA basketball, the NFL, golf and tennis. He began his work on NBC, calling eight Super Bowls and four Summer Olympics on TV and a plethora of sports on radio. Who is this man, later hired by CBS and ESPN to call almost all of the Grand Slam tournaments for the PGA and ATP?
6. 1944 - This English rock star has been a member of several bands but most notably he was the lead guitarist for The Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for both bands - with The Yardbirds in 1992 and with Led Zeppelin in 1995. Who is this man, awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2005 for his charity work in Brazil?
7. 1959 - This NASCAR driver has raced in the Winston/Sprint Cup Series, Busch/Nationwide Series and the Craftsman/Camping World Truck Series. With Roush Racing, he finished 2nd in the Winston Cup four times - 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002. Later on, he also raced for Ginn Racing, DEI and Hendrick Motorsports. Who is this driver, who drove the #6 car for the majority of his career?
8. 1965 - This American basketball player was drafted at #12 overall in the 1987 NBA Draft by the Washington Bullets, but played most of his 14-year career for the Charlotte Hornets. He never made an All-Star game, only got to the 2nd round of the playoffs once, and set no statistical records, but is still well-remembered. Who is this man, who at 5'3" was the shortest player ever to play in the NBA?
9. 1978 - This American football player was born with the last name Johnson. He made five consecutive Pro Bowls from 2003-2007, and led the NFL in receiving yards in 2006 with 1369 yards for the Cincinnati Bengals. Who is this wide receiver, whose new last name (changed legally in 2008) is condensed into one word from two Spanish numbers?
10. 1980 - This Spanish golfer turned professional in 1999, the same year that he shot the lowest amateur score at the Masters Tournament. Early in his career he was mostly known for his incredibly long address to the ball, where he normally re-gripped his club over 20 times per swing. Who is this athlete, who seemingly choked away the 2007 Open Championship and the 2008 PGA Championship to Padraig Harrington?
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