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Events[]

1911[]

1942[]

  • Jim Tobin, the pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, hit 3 home runs in a game. He was the first pitcher to accomplish that feat.

1950[]

  • First ever Formula One Grand Prix, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The race is won by Giuseppe Farina driving an Alfa Romeo.

1953[]

  • Willie Mays and Darryl Spencer, both of the New York Giants each hit two homeruns and a triple in the same game.

1955[]

1958[]

1976[]

1982[]

1983[]

  • Reggie Jackson became the first major leaguer to strike out 2000 times

1985[]

1989[]

  • Wayne Gretzky was a guest on Saturday Night Live.

1992[]

  • Ajax draws Nil-Nil with Torino at the Olympisch Stadion in Amsterdam in the second leg of the UEFA Cup Final. The first leg ended drawn 2-2, Ajax won the UEFA Cup on the away goals rule.

1993[]

1994[]

1996[]

  • O.J. Simpson appeared on British TV to discuss his not guilty verdict.

1997[]

2001[]

  • Alex Rodriguez becomes the 5th youngest player to hit his 200th career home run.

2002[]

2006[]

Debuts[]

1933[]

  • Arsenal Left-back Eddie Hapgood made his England debut against Italy in Rome. The match finished 1-1.

Births[]

1914[]

  • Joe Louis, Heavyweight Boxing Champion.

1961[]

Deaths[]

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