births
September 12, 1913
Jesse Owens, American sprinter and long jumper (died 1980)
Jesse Owens
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete who made history at the 1936 Olympic Games by becoming the first person to win four gold medals in a single Olympics. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in track and field history.
September 12
September 12 is the 255th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 110 days remain until the end of the year.