In 1991, the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons to advance to the NBA Finals.

In 1937, New York Giant pitcher Carl Hubbell won his 24th straight game.

In 1981, Seattle Mariner Lenny Randle blew a slow roller, foul.

In 1943, the plane that former Olympian Louis Zamperini was flying in, suffered mechanical difficulties and crashed into the ocean 850 miles from Oahu.

In 2001, Tony Stewart became the first and still only driver to drive all 1100 miles on Memorial Day, finishing sixth after driving 500 miles at Indy and finishing third at the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte.