Aug. 3 1852 — The first intercollegiate rowing race is held on Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H., where Harvard beats Yale by four lengths on the 2-mile course. 1936 — American sprinter Jesse Owens wins the ...

Average Salary by Age and Gender The gap between male and female earnings starts early and widens with time. Women between 20 and 24 earn a median of $39,468, while men in the same group earn $42,276.