January 13th, 1938

Billy Gray born. Known for his role as Bud on the TV series Father Knows Best, his acting career was ended when he was arrested and jailed for marijuana possession in 1962. From 1970 to 1995 he was a Class A motorcycle speedway racer and race promoter, and he later built a collection of speedway machines including J.A.P., Jawa, Weslake and G.M.
Billy Gray

    January 13, 1974

140 million people watched motorcycle stunt rider Bob Gill jump a fleet of Ryder Rent-a-Truck vehicles in a national TV commercial that airs during Super Bowl VIII.
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    January 13th, 1977

First I.C.E. (International Championship Events) Racing Championship. The historic ice-racing event was held at the Oklahoma State Fair Colliseum.
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