Monday, February 10, 2025

Greg Norman's 70th Birthday


 

Greg Norman, born on 10 February 1955, at Mount Isa, Australia, is a Professional golfer and entrepreneur who spent 331 weeks as the world's Number 1 ranked golfer in the 1980s and 1990s. Won over 85 international tournaments in his career, including two majors: The Open Championship in 1986 and 1993.

Nicknamed The Great White Shark or sometimes simply The Shark – a reference to his blond hair, size, aggressive golf style and in reflection to the native coastal animal of his birthplace.

Henri Farman Wins the Grand Prix d'Aviation in 1908

  On 13 January 1908, Henri Farman became the first person to fly an observed circuit of more than 1km, winning the Grand Prix d'Aviati...