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Miami Hurricanes coach Ron Fraser holds the trophy after his team won the 1982 College World Series. Via UM Sports Hall of Fame.

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June 12, 1982: The Miami Hurricanes win the College World Series (with David Brauer)

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we take a look at Ron Fraser, the legendary Miami Hurricanes baseball coach, with David Brauer, the author of "The Wizard of College Baseball: How Ron Fraser Elevated Miami and an Entire Sport to National Prominence." On this day in 1982, Fraser and the Hurricanes won the program's first College World Series title.Read more

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May 26 and 27, 1950: The ‘Kefauver Commission’ begins its investigation of organized crime in Miami

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit The United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce, or the 'Kefauver Commission,' which came to Dade County in May 1950 and began a path that would uncover corruption and revolutionize American politics and government.Read more

Mexican oil tanker SS Potrero Del Llano burns near Miami, Florida on May 14, 1942 after being torpedoed by German U-boat U-564. Photo via U.S. Navy, National Archives.

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May 14, 1942: SS Potrero del Llano sunk by U-Boat off Miami Beach

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit the sinking of the SS Potrero del Llano. It represented the arrival of World War II on Miami's doorstep, but also played a pivotal step in changing the international face of the war itself.Read more

Roxcy Bolton speaking during time capsule burial at the Women's Park in Miami on Dec. 2, 1992. Via Florida Memory.

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March 20, 1970: Roxcy Bolton elected vice president of National Organization for Women

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss Roxcy O'Neal Bolton, arguably South Florida's most important feminist. On this day in 1970, Roxcy took her South Florida fight to a national stage.Read more

Muhammad Ali is jubilant after knocking out Sonny Liston in their world heavyweight championship bout at the Miami Beach Convention Hall in 1964. Photo by John Pineda, Miami Herald.

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February 25, 2024: Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) defeats Sonny Liston to claim the Heavyweight Title

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss arguably the most important sporting event in South Florida's history. It's the 60th anniversary of Sonny Liston's defeat at the hands of Cassius Clay, who would go on to become Muhammad Ali and change the course of history.Read more

"The Orange Bowl: A Complete History" by Tommy A. Phillips.

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January 1, 1935: The First Orange Bowl (with Tommy Phillips, author of “The Orange Bowl: A Complete History”)

In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk to Tommy Phillips, the author of “The Orange Bowl: A Complete History.” New Year’s Day is historically connected to the game, and Tommy and...Read more

The 2000 Miami Fusion qualified for the U.S. Open Cup Final. Inter Miami CF attempts to win the trophy that eluded the Fusion tonight. Via U.S. Soccer.

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September 27, 2023: Inter Miami CF attempts to avenge the Miami Fusion’s loss in the U.S. Open Cup (with Joe Shaw)

In today’s episode of This Day in Miami History, we talk to Joe Shaw of “25 for 25: The story of the Miami Fusion from those who lived it,” about the team that preceded Inter...Read more

A postcard of the Clevelander Hotel on Miami Beach in the 1940s.

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September 20, 1942: The Clevelander Hotel is prepared for AAFTTC guard school

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss the current threat to the Clevelander Hotel on Miami Beach by looking back at its history in shaping America's war effort during World War II.Read more

Toki (best known as Lolita) is remembered on the digital board of the Miami Seaquarium on August 21, 2023.

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August 22, 2023: The Miami Seaquarium reopens without Lolita

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we acknowledge an icon of Miami-Dade County, Lolita the Orca. We also look at the history of the Miami Seaquarium, her home for more than a century, and the controversy about her time in South Florida.Read more

June 28, 1977: Bob Graham announces candidacy for governor, “Workday” tactic