2014 Event Third baseman Miguel Cabrera signs a 10-year contract with the Detroit Tigers for $292 million, exceeding the 10-year contract signed by Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees in 2007 for $275 million 1997 Death Andres Rodriguez, Paraguayan president (1989-93), dies 1993 Event Floyd, Nicklaus and Rodriguez wins Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge Golf Tourn 1983 Event Larry Holmes beats Lucien Rodriguez in 12 for heavyweight boxing title 1978 Birthday Michelle Rodriguez, American Actress 1977 Birthday Jai Rodriguez, American Actor 1976 Event Jo Ann Washam/Chi Chi Rodriguez wins Pepsi-Cola Mixed Team Golf Champ 1975 Birthday Alex Rodriguez, New York City, shortstop for the Seattle Mariners 1973 Birthday Fred Rodriguez, born in Bogota, Colombia, cyclist 1996 Olympics 1972 Birthday Francisco Rodriguez, born in Brooklyn, New York, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins 1971 Birthday Ivan Rodriguez, Vega Baja Puerto Rico, catcher for the Texas Rangers 1968 Birthday Robert Rodriguez, director, El Mariachi, Desperado 1967 Birthday Henry Rodriguez, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, outfielder for the Montreal Expos 1966 Death Estelita Rodriguez, actor (Golden Stallion, Susanna Pass), dies at 37 1961 Death Enrique Larreta, E Rodriguez Maza, Argentine diplomat/writer, dies 1960 Birthday Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Spanish Statesman 1960 Birthday Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Spanish Leader 1955 Birthday Paul Rodriguez, born in Culiacan, Mexico, comedian, actor, films include, 'A Cinderella Story', 'Lonely Street', 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' 1951 Birthday Hector Rodriguez, born in Cuba, lightweight judo 1976 Olympics gold 1947 Birthday Aurelio Rodriguez, baseball player 1946 Birthday Robert Xavier Rodriguez, composer 1943 Birthday Jose Luis Rodriguez, born in Caracas, Venezuela, singer, Dueno De Nada 1935 Birthday Chi Chi Rodriguez, Rio Piedras PR, PGA golfer, 1972 Byron Nelson 1934 Birthday Willy Rodriguez, cricketer, occasional leg-spin bat for WI in 60's 1928 Birthday Estelita Rodriguez, born in Cuba, actress, Cuban Fireball, Havana Rose 1908 Birthday Arturo De Cordova, Rodriguez, Merida Mexico, actor, Medal for Benny 1775 Birthday Manuel del Popolo Vicente Rodriguez Garcia, Spanish tenor/composer 1660 Death Diego Rodriguez de Silva Valezquez, Spanish (court)painter, dies at 61 1542 Event Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovers California, at San Diego Bay 1542 Event Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo claims California for Spain
