Steve Cauthen, on his first day as a journeyman jockey, won with his first three mounts at Belmont Park. ~
1977
Rockingham Park opened its doors for the first time. A crown of more than 10,000 came to the tiny outpost of Salem Depot, N.H., by train from as far away as New York City. The facility, which cost over $1 million to construct, was proclaimed by the press to be the world's finest. ~
1906