1895day.year
Émile Levassor wins the world's first real automobile race. Levassor completed the 732-mile course, from Paris to Bordeaux and back, in just under 49 hours, at a then-impressive speed of about fifteen miles per hour (24 km/h).
Émile Levassor wins the world's first true automobile race, completing the Paris–Bordeaux–Paris course in under 49 hours.
Held on June 13, 1895, the Paris–Bordeaux–Paris race spanned a grueling 732 miles over unpaved roads and rugged terrain. Émile Levassor, driving a Panhard et Levassor vehicle equipped with a pioneering steering system, maintained an average speed of roughly 15 miles per hour. His victory demonstrated the reliability and potential of the internal combustion engine. Competitors faced frequent mechanical breakdowns, punctured tires, and navigation challenges along the route. The event captivated the public and is widely regarded as the birth of organized motorsport. Automotive manufacturers rapidly intensified their efforts in speed and endurance engineering, accelerating the development of modern automobiles.
1895
Émile Levassor
1973day.year
In a game versus the Philadelphia Phillies at Veterans Stadium, Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Ron Cey and Bill Russell play together as an infield for the first time, going on to set the Major League Baseball record of staying together for 8+1⁄2 years.
On June 13, 1973, the Los Angeles Dodgers infield of Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Ron Cey, and Bill Russell played together for the first time, beginning a historic 8.5-year partnership.
On June 13, 1973, the Los Angeles Dodgers fielded an infield featuring Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Ron Cey, and Bill Russell for the first time.
Facing the Philadelphia Phillies at Veterans Stadium, this quartet combined defense, consistency, and team chemistry.
Their cohesion led them to remain the same infield for over eight and a half years, setting a Major League Baseball record.
Garvey at first base, Lopes at second, Cey at third, and Russell at shortstop became synonymous with Dodgers baseball.
The group played together through multiple National League pennants and a World Series title in 1981.
Their durability and performance showcased the value of stability in professional sports.
The 1973 debut marked the start of one of the longest-tenured and most successful infields in MLB history.
1973
Philadelphia Phillies
Veterans Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers
Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Ron Cey and Bill Russell play together as an infield
Major League Baseball
1999day.year
BMW win 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans
BMW claimed victory at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in 1999.
On June 13, 1999, BMW’s prototype team crossed the finish line first at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.\nDriving a BMW V12 LMR, the crew demonstrated outstanding speed, reliability, and pit strategy.\nThis win marked BMW’s first overall victory at Le Mans since 1963.\nThe race tested endurance, with cars covering over 5,000 kilometers on the Circuit de la Sarthe.\nBMW’s triumph elevated its motorsport legacy and set new benchmarks for performance.\nFans and engineers alike celebrated the German manufacturer’s return to the sport’s forefront.
1999
BMW
1999 24 Hours of Le Mans