On this day in history, Mark Spitz wins 7th gold medal, September 4th, 1972

On this day in history, in 1972, Mark Spitz, became the first person to win 7 gold medals at the Olympics. Spitz set world records in all 7 events that he won, a feat that yet to be accomplished again in Olympic history.

Other events on September 3:
1886: Geronimo surrenders to the US troops marking the end of the Indian Wars in the Southwest.
1981: Beyonce Knowles was born in Houston, Texas.
2002: Kelly Clarkson was announced as the first winner of reality tv singing competition, "American Idol."
2006: Steve Irwin dies at the age of 44 after a fatal sting ray attack.
2013: Mohamed Ibrahim, interior minister of Egypt's interim government, escapes and survives an assassination attempt.