Boxer Floyd Patterson is born in Waco, North Carolina.
At a Glance
- Date
- 4 January 1935
- Location
- Waco, North Carolina
- Key people
- Floyd Patterson
- Category
- Sports
- Source
- Biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
He became the youngest heavyweight champion of his era and the first to regain the title.
What It Means Now
Patterson is remembered as a pioneering figure in modern boxing.
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