January 8, 1970

Don Brown, Vice President BSA, National Sales, resigns. Brown had been the instigator of the Triumph X75 Hurricane.
X75 Hurricane
Don Brown resigns

    January 8, 2006

The Governor of California collided with a car whilst riding his Harley-Davidson sidecar combination with his 12yo son aboard. Despite being unlicenced, the police let Arnie off.
Schwarzenegger in Motorcycle Accident