February 25, 1964 — Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston
Generally acknowledged as one of the greatest – if not, as he so often proclaimed, “the greatest” – Cassius Clay,...
July 9, 2017
Sport
March 6, 1964 — Cassius Clay changes his name to Muhammad Ali
Cassius Clay was already the Heavyweight Champion of the World – having defeated Sonny Liston a little less than 2...
June 29, 2017
October 14, 1966 — Rubin Carter is falsely accused by Alfred Bello
Alfred Bello, and his partner-in-crime, Arthur Dexter Bradley, were small-timers. Knocking over factories was their style, and the last thing...
May 19, 2017
September 21, 1970 — “Monday Night Football” premieres
Although there had been occasional special matches played on a Monday night before 1970, it was not until that season...
September 29, 2016
September 26, 1970 — Alex Jesaulenko marks over Graeme Jenkin in the 1970 VFL Grand Final
By half time, it looked like it was all over for Carlton. Another good year for them, but on the...
September 24, 2016
February 6, 1971 – Alan Shepard plays golf on the Moon
The commander of the Apollo 14 mission, Alan Shepard holds several unique distinctions. He is the only member of the...
August 29, 2016
October 7, 1972 — John Nicholls leads Carlton to victory in the VFL Grand Final
In his first year as captain-coach of Carlton, veteran ruckman John Nicholls achieved a minor miracle. While Carlton were one...
April 14, 2016
December 30, 1975 — Tiger Woods born
One of the greatest golf players currently competing at a professional level, Eldrick Tont ‘Tiger’ Woods was born to parents...
October 19, 2015
February 1, 1981 — Trevor Chappell bowls underarm in an international match
It is one of the most scandalous incidents ever to have disturbed the televised narcolepsy that is Professional Cricket: on...
April 9, 2015
December 26, 1981 — Boom Boom Mancini defeats Manuel Abedoy
I guess it must have seemed appropriate: a day of boxing on Boxing Day. In 1981, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini...
March 14, 2015
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