This Day in History June 9, 1973

By Ruth on June 9, 2013 in history
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I did not know about this horse until the Disney movie came out, I will admit.  But it was on this date in 1973, that Secretariat won the Belmont stakes, thus being the first horse to win the Triple Crown in 25 years.  Indeed, it was an amazing race as you can see in the video above.  I was amazed to find out that after all these years, Secretariat still holds a world record.  He ran the Belmont Stakes–one and a half miles–in 2:24.  He also won by the widest margin in the history of American turf: 31 lengths ahead of the horse that came in second.

NY - Long Island: Belmont Park - Secretariat Statue

Indeed, a monument to an amazing horse who will hopefully never be forgotten!

For more info:

http://www.secretariat.com/past-performances/belmont/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretariat_(horse)

http://www.secretariat.com/

http://famousdaily.com/history/secretariat-wins-triple-crown.html

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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  1. Interesting bit of history, I didn’t know this.

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