1975: Tabei Summits Everest
On This Day in Sports: May 16, 1975 — Tabei Summits Everest.
Category: Sports – This Day
1875: First Kentucky Derby Runs
On This Day in Sports: May 17, 1875 — First Kentucky Derby Runs.
2004: Johnson Throws Perfect Game
On This Day in Sports: May 18, 2004 — Johnson Throws Perfect Game.
1991: Ribbs Qualifies for Indy 500
On This Day in Sports: May 19, 1991 — Ribbs Qualifies for Indy 500.
1978: Affirmed Wins Preakness
On This Day in Sports: May 20, 1978 — Affirmed Wins Preakness.
1904: FIFA Is Founded in Paris
On This Day in Sports: May 21, 1904 — FIFA Is Founded in Paris.
2003: Sorenstam Tees Up at Colonial
On This Day in Sports: May 22, 2003 — Sorenstam Tees Up at Colonial.
2002: Green Hits Four Home Runs
On This Day in Sports: May 23, 2002 — Green Hits Four Home Runs.
1935: First MLB Night Game
On This Day in Sports: May 24, 1935 — First MLB Night Game.
1935: Ruth Hits Final Three Homers
On This Day in Sports: May 25, 1935 — Ruth Hits Final Three Homers.
1959: Haddix Goes 12 Perfect
On This Day in Sports: May 26, 1959 — Haddix Goes 12 Perfect.
1968: MLB Expands to Montreal
On This Day in Sports: May 27, 1968 — MLB Expands to Montreal.