1996 Death Minnesota Fats, Rudolf Wanderone, Jr., billiard hustler, dies at 82 1956 Event Willie Mosconi sinks 150 consecutive balls in a billiard tournament 1949 Event Piet Van de Pol (Netherlands) becomes world champion billiard player 1912 Birthday Rene Gabriels, Belgian billiard pro, 7 World/9 European championships 1860 Event 1st U.S. intercollegiate billiard match, Harvard vs. Yales
