Happy Birthday to Big Papi, as Major League Baseball player David Américo Ortiz Arias is known. Born in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Ortiz was encouraged by his father to play baseball and learn English. His father’s intuition was correct, and Ortiz is regarded as one of the top clutch hitters in MLB history. (A… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Big Papi
Tag: 1975
Happy Birthday to Plácido Enrique Polanco, Star Athlete and Dad
Happy Birthday to Major League Baseball player Plácido Enrique Polanco, born on October 10, 1975 in the Dominican Republic. Polanco attended Miami-Dade Community College, where he starred on the team. Polanco is regarded as “a consummate professional” and has won numerous awards for his sports performance. In 2006, he led the Detroit Tigers to their… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Plácido Enrique Polanco, Star Athlete and Dad
Manuel Orantes Wins US Open 1975
To the surprise of cheering fans, Manuel Orantes upset leading US tennis player Jimmy Connors to win the US Open. Orantes’ win was regarded as one of the greatest Grand Slam matches in tennis history. Orantes was born in Granada, Spain, and has a reputation for being a true gentleman. In 2012, he was inducted into… Continue reading Manuel Orantes Wins US Open 1975
Happy Birthday to Alex Rodriquez 1975
Happy Birthday to children’s book author and baseball superstar Alex Rodriquez, born in New York City. When Rodriquez was 4, his father moved the family to his home in the Dominican Republic. After Rodriquez ‘s return to the US, talent scouts spotted him early, and at age 18 Rodriquez was playing in a professional league,… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Alex Rodriquez 1975
Enrique Iglesias, Spanish Singer
Happy Birthday to Enrique Iglesias, born May 8, 1975 in Madrid, Spain, to a Spanish father and Philippine mother. Iglesias grew up in Miami and studied at the University of Miami. He cites his musical influences as artists such as Dire Straits, John Mellencamp, and Fleetwood Mac. Iglesias has sold over 100 million records worldwide,… Continue reading Enrique Iglesias, Spanish Singer
General Juan Alberto Melgar Castro overthrows Honduras Government
On April 22, 1975, General Juan Alberto Melgar Castro took power in an overthrow of the government in Honduras. His predecessor was implicated in a bribery scandal with the United Fruit Company, a US corporation. Castro was a graduate of the US School of the Americas, which has educated a number of less than stellar… Continue reading General Juan Alberto Melgar Castro overthrows Honduras Government
Happy Birthday to “Texican” Eva Longoria
March 15, 1975 is the birthday of Eva Longoria, a “Texican” American actress known for her gorgeous looks and her commitment to charities and organizations supporting Latinos. Eva’s ancestors arrived in Texas long before it was Texas, emigrating from Spain in 1603. In 1767 the King of Spain granted almost 4,000 acres along the Rio… Continue reading Happy Birthday to “Texican” Eva Longoria