Posted on Jul 6, 2025

What Happened on July 6 | HISTORY

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On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson claims the women’s singles tennis title at Wimbledon and becomes the first African American to win a championship at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

What Happened on July 6 | HISTORY

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South Carolina Harlem

Posted 7 mo ago

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SP5 Dennis Loberger

Posted 7 mo ago

I didn't lock in to tennis until Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver. She was a great example for those generations that followed

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

Posted 7 mo ago

A true champion

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

Posted 7 mo ago

Watched it on TV, ABC's Wild World of Sports most likely.

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What Happened on July 6 | HISTORY

What Happened on July 6 | HISTORY

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