Births on October 24

Doug Lee (basketball)

Born on October 24, 1964

Doug Lee, American basketball player

Douglas Edward Lee (born October 24, 1964) is a retired American professional basketball player.

A 6'5" (1.96 m) guard-forward from Texas A&M University and Purdue University, Lee was selected by the Houston Rockets in the 2nd round (35th overall) of the 1987 NBA Draft, going on to play in three National Basketball Association (NBA) seasons for New Jersey Nets (1991–93) and Sacramento Kings (1994–95).

In his NBA career, Lee played in 73 games, played 415 minutes, and scored a total of 168 points.

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Events on 1964

6 Mar

Muhammad Ali
Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad officially gives boxing champion Cassius Clay the name Muhammad Ali.
26 Apr

Tanzania
Tanganyika and Zanzibar merge to form Tanzania.
12 Jun

Nelson Mandela
Anti-apartheid activist and ANC leader Nelson Mandela is sentenced to life in prison for sabotage in South Africa.
12 Aug

Apartheid in South Africa
South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country's racist policies.
28 Nov

Lyndon B. Johnson
Vietnam War: National Security Council members agree to recommend that U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson adopt a plan for a two-stage escalation of bombing in North Vietnam.

Births on October 24

Doug Lee (basketball)

Born on October 24, 1964

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Events on 1964

Muhammad Ali

Tanzania

Nelson Mandela

Apartheid in South Africa

Lyndon B. Johnson