On this day in sports: May 13

1. 1950 The inaugural Formula One World Championship race takes place at Silverstone Circuit. The race was won by Giuseppe Farina, who would go on to become the inaugural champion that year. Source
2. 2011 Died: Derek Boogaard, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1982) Source
3. 2013 Died: Chuck Muncie, American football player (born 1953) Source
4. 2015 Died: Earl Averill, Jr., American baseball player (born 1931) Source

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