10 September 1961 Posted on September 9, 2012 by Staff German Formula One driver, Wolfgang von Trips, is killed at the Italian Grand Prix along with 13 spectators. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I recently had my annual physical examination, which I get once every seven years, and when the nurse weighed me, I was shocked to discover how much stronger the Earth's gravitational pull has become since 1990." Dave Barry — Click here for more from Dave Barry Related posts: 10 September 1961 8 March 1983