Today in History: Serena Williams wins first Wimbledon, Bush Jnr featured

Serena Williams, one of the greatest sports personalities of all time on July 6, 2002 shot to prominence when she won her first Wimbledon.

Even more thrilling, Serena beat her older sister, Venus Williams at the final to clinch victory.

The 2002 Wimbledon was held on grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London in England.

It was the 116th edition of the Wimbledon Championships and were held from 24 June to 7 July 2002.

Serena Williams would go ahead to become a record, 23-time Grand Slam champion.

If your birthday is today, then you share it with former POTUS George Bush Jnr.

Bush was born in New Haven, Connecticut to George H.W. Bush and Barbara Pierce.

The family is a political one with Bush Snr. Serving as 41st POTUS and Bush serving as the 43rd.

Jeb Bush, George’s younger brother contested the Republican Primaries in 2016 but withdrew before the eventual winner Donald Trump was announced.

G. Bush also served as the 46th Governor of Texas.

He turns 74 today.