Jim Hines Breaks 100-Meter Ten-Second Barrier October 14, 1968
Jim Hines becomes the first man ever to break the so-called "ten-second barrier" in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.95 seconds.
Date: October 14, 1968
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