Lou Thesz Becomes Professional Wrestling’s Youngest World Champion

On December 29, 1937

Lou Thesz beat Everett Marshall in St Louis, making him the youngest to win the National Wrestling Association World heavyweight title.

This Day in History - December 29

1965

Thunderball, the fourth James Bond film, premiered in Tokyo.

1170

King Henry II's knights assassinated Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury.

2002

China's Shenzhou spacecraft launched on its fourth and final uncrewed flight.

1845

Texas became the 28th state to join the United States of America.

1996

The Guatemalan Civil War came to an end after 36 years of bloody conflict.

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