The Red Cross is formed, the New York Stock Exchange crashes on "Black Tuesday," Cassius Clay fights for the first time, and John Glenn returns to space, all on this day.
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2003: LeBron James makes his NBA debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring 25 points and setting an NBA record for most points scored by a prep-to-pro player in his debut outing. He also adds nine assists, six rebounds, and four steals on 60 percent shooting.