Historybook: Author Jack London dies (1916); Tennis star and social activist Billie Jean King born (1943); President John F. Kennedy assassinated (1963); Author C.S. Lewis dies (1963).

"A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning."

- Billie Jean King

I knew today seemed familiar for a reason. JFK was shot on this date in 1963. Heard this while sitting in my 7th grade Social Studies classroom with Mrs. Radding.