On This Day: September 8

4 verified moments happened on September 8. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1960 Wilma Rudolph anchors the relay to her third gold in Rome, the first American woman to win three track golds in one Games.Sports · Source: Olympics.com, 'Wilma Rudolph: A trio of golds against all odds' (Sep 8 1960)
2. 1966🖖 Star Trek beams onto NBC, sending Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock on the USS Enterprise's voyages across the galaxy.Movies & TV · Source: History.com, 'Star Trek premieres' (Sep 8 1966)
3. 1998 Mark McGwire hits his 62nd home run, breaking Roger Maris's single-season recordSports · Source: SABR 'September 8, 1998: Cardinals' Mark McGwire wins the race to 62' (HR off Steve Trachsel)
4. 2015🦁 Wayne Rooney converts a penalty against Switzerland for his 50th England goal, passing Bobby Charlton's national record.Soccer · Source: The FA; CNN (Sep 8 2015)