A U.S. marshal dies in the line of duty for the first time, a landmark report points to the hazards of smoking, the designated hitter comes into play, and Beckham heads to America, all on this day.
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2007: English soccer player David Beckham announces a five-year deal to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy in the U.S.-based MLS.