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1935Nov, 27

Willie Pastrano

Willie Pastrano, American boxer (d. 1997)
Wilfred Raleigh Pastrano (November 27, 1935 – December 6, 1997) was an American professional boxer who held the unified world light heavyweight titles (WBA, WBC, The Ring) from 1963 until 1965, defending his titles three times before losing them to José Torres. He is the grandfather of New Orleans rapper Mr. Pastrano.

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Events on 1935

  • 26Feb

    Treaty of Versailles

    Adolf Hitler orders the Luftwaffe to be re-formed, violating the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles.
  • 16Mar

    Treaty of Versailles

    Adolf Hitler orders Germany to rearm herself in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Conscription is reintroduced to form the Wehrmacht.
  • 25May

    Big Ten Conference

    Jesse Owens of Ohio State University breaks three world records and ties a fourth at the Big Ten Conference Track and Field Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • 25Jun

    Soviet Union

    Diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Colombia are established.
  • 15Sep

    Swastika

    Nazi Germany adopts a new national flag bearing the swastika.