Friday, August 6
The 218th day of the year 147 days left
Today in history
On August 6, 1948, American diver Vicki Draves wins gold at the London Olympics. Two days later, her good friend and fellow diver Sammy Lee takes gold as well, making them the first Asian Americans to win Olympic gold medals for the United States.
Draves was the daughter of an English maid and a Filipino chef and musician, while…