Boxing
1992: Evander Holyfield beats Larry Holmes in 12 for heavyweight boxing title.
Tennis
1962: Birth of Jeremy Bates, a former professional tennis player from the United Kingdom. During his career he won 1 singles title, 3 doubles titles and 2 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles.
Cricket
1903: Birth of Walter Hammond, who is considered one of the greatest batsman of all times.
1978: Ian Botham takes 8-34 v Pakistan, his best in Test cricket bowling.
1851: Birth of Billy Midwinter. He played Test cricket for both England and Australia.
Football
2012: England beat Ukraine in their last group stage match of the Euros with a little goal-line controversy.1993: Tottenham Hotspur appoint popular former player Ossie Ardiles as their new manager.
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