On this day in sports: November 15

1. 1859 Sponsored by Greek businessman Evangelos Zappas, the first modern revival of the Olympic Games took place in Athens. Source
2. 2007 Died: Joe Nuxhall, American baseball player and sportscaster (born 1928) Source
3. 2010 Died: Ed Kirkpatrick, American baseball player (born 1944) Source
4. 2013 Died: Mike McCormack, American football player and coach (born 1930) Source
5. 2020 Lewis Hamilton wins the Turkish Grand Prix and secures his seventh drivers' title, equalling the all-time record held by Michael Schumacher. Source

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