Today in History

August 16, 1964

Sports Illustrated

On this day in 1964, Sports Illustrated published its first issue. The cover featured Milwaukee Braves player Eddie Mathews at bat and New York Giants catcher Wes Westrum in Milwaukee County Stadium. Today, the magazine has over 3 million subscribers. It's infamous swimsuit issue likewise began publishing in 1964 and is an annual publishing event.

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