Births on August 13

Shayne Corson

Born on August 13, 1966

Shayne Corson, Canadian ice hockey player

Shayne Paul Corson (born August 13, 1966) is a Canadian former professional hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Dallas Stars. During his NHL career, Corson battled both ulcerative colitis and, as detailed in the October 22, 2001, issue of Sports Illustrated, panic attacks. He last played in the 2003–04 season. Despite some speculation to the contrary, Corson did not return to the NHL after the 2004–05 lockout and is now retired.

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Events on 1966

10 Mar

Buddhist Uprising
Military Prime Minister of South Vietnam Nguyễn Cao Kỳ sacked rival General Nguyễn Chánh Thi, precipitating large-scale civil and military dissension in parts of the nation.
6 Jul

Hastings Banda
Malawi becomes a republic, with Hastings Banda as its first President.
10 Jul

Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Chicago Freedom Movement, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field in Chicago. As many as 60,000 people attend.
14 Oct

Montreal Metro
The city of Montreal begins the operation of its underground Montreal Metro rapid transit system.
8 Nov

Reconstruction Era
Former Massachusetts Attorney General Edward Brooke becomes the first African American elected to the United States Senate since Reconstruction.

Births on August 13

Shayne Corson

Born on August 13, 1966

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Events on 1966

Buddhist Uprising

Hastings Banda

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Montreal Metro

Reconstruction Era