Births on May 7

Marv Hubbard

Born on May 7, 1946

Marv Hubbard, American football player (d. 2015)

For the career criminal of the same name, see Battle of Alcatraz

Marvin Ronald Hubbard (May 7, 1946 – May 4, 2015) was a professional American football player. He played fullback for the American Football League's and later National Football League's Oakland Raiders from 1969 through 1976, and the Detroit Lions in 1977. He was a 3 time NFL All-Pro for the Oakland Raiders, and helped lead the team to four consecutive AFC Western Division titles from 1972 to 1975 and three consecutive AFC championship games from 1973 to 1975. Hubbard is ranked third in NFL history for highest yards per carry (4.82) for a fullback (behind only Hall of Fame fullbacks Jim Brown, and Joe Perry), and is tied for 13th overall highest yards per carry in NFL history.

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Events on 1946

11 Mar

Auschwitz concentration camp
Rudolf Höss, the first commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp, is captured by British troops.
2 Sep

Jawaharlal Nehru
The Interim Government of India is formed, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru as Vice President with the powers of a Prime Minister.
8 Sep

Bulgaria
A 95.6% vote in favor of abolishing the monarchy in Bulgaria.
23 Oct

Flushing, Queens
The United Nations General Assembly convenes for the first time, at an auditorium in Flushing, Queens, New York City.
19 Nov

Iceland
Afghanistan, Iceland and Sweden join the United Nations.

Births on May 7

Marv Hubbard

Born on May 7, 1946

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Auschwitz concentration camp

Jawaharlal Nehru

Bulgaria

Flushing, Queens

Iceland