Football:2001 – Australia set an international football record, beating American Samoa 31-0.2010 – Lionel Messi scored all four goals for Barcelona in a 4-1 win over Arsenal in the Champions League. This was the first time he scored 4 goals in a match.
Golf:1916 – The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) held its first championship tournament.
Cricket:2000 – Hansie Cronje resigns as South African captain.1982 – Birthday of Ian Bell, English batsman.
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Edited by Staff Editor