Robert Joseph Cousy is an American former professional basketball player. He played point guard for the Boston Celtics from 1950 to 1963, and briefly with the Cincinnati Royals during the 1969–70 season. A 13-time NBA All-Star and 1957 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), Cousy was a core piece during the early half of the Celtics dynasty winning six NBA championships during his 13-year tenure with the Celtics. Nicknamed "The Houdini of the Hardwood", Cousy was the NBA assists leader for eight consecutive seasons, introducing a new blend of ball-handling and passing skills to the NBA. He is regarded as the first great point guard of the NBA, and was the first to reach the 4,000, 5,000, and 6,000 career assists milestones.

1928Camilla Wicks, American violinist and educator (died 2020)^[†]

Camilla Dolores Wicks was an American violinist, and one of the first female violinists to establish a major international career. Her performing career included solo appearances with leading European and American symphony orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

1928Dolores Wilson, American soprano and actress (died 2010)^[†]

Dolores Mae Wilson was an American coloratura soprano who had an active international opera career from the late 1940s through the early 1960s. Beginning her career with major theatres in Europe, she performed in six seasons at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City during the 1950s. She is perhaps best known for originating the title role in the world premiere of Douglas Moore's The Ballad of Baby Doe at the Central City Opera in 1956. After abandoning her opera career, she embarked on a second career as a musical theatre actress; making several appearances on Broadway in the following decades.

Headlines from August 9, 1928

Mrs. Pratt for Wine and Beer By Change in Volstead Law

DROUHIN AND AIDE DIE IN PLANE CRASH; Monster French Craft Intended for Ocean Flight Next Week Disintegrates in Test. TWO OTHERS BADLY HURT His Tardiness Saves Lebrix --Couzinet, Designer of Unique Machine, Sees Accident.

Walker Gives McKee Avocado on Birthday; 'Largest' Pear Is Presented Ceremoniously

GENE TUNNEY TO WED MISS MARY J. LAUDER; GENE TUNNEY AND HIS FIANCEE.

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