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On this day in 1973, Muhammad Ali avenged his loss to Ken Norton with a 12-round split decision win.
On this day in 1989, Deion “Prime Time” Sanders returned a punt 68 yards for a TD in his NFL debut with the Falcons, just five days after homering for the Yankees, becoming the only athlete to hit an MLB homer and score an NFL TD in the same week.
On this day in 1968, Arthur Ashe became the first Black man to win a Grand Slam singles title, winning the US Open.
On this day in 1972, the USSR stunned the previously 63–0 U.S. 51–50 in a controversial Olympic gold medal game. After the final three seconds were replayed multiple times, the Soviets scored at the buzzer. The U.S. refused its silver medals.
On this day in 1998, Mark McGwire hit home run No. 62, breaking Roger Maris' 37-year-old MLB record.
On this day in 1996, Mike Tyson stopped Bruce Seldon in 1:49 to win the WBA heavyweight title. Tupac Shakur attended the fight in Las Vegas before being shot later that night, forever linking the fight to one of music's most tragic nights.
On this day in 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. played game No. 2,131, breaking Lou Gehrig's legendary record.
On this day in 1994, Jerry Rice passed Jim Brown to become the NFL's all-time touchdown leader.
On this day in 1960, 18-year-old Cassius Clay won Olympic gold, launching the legend of Muhammad Ali.
On this day in 1972, Mark Spitz won his 7th gold in Munich, completing his historic seven-gold run.
On this day in 1993, Jim Abbott, born without a right hand, threw a no-hitter for the New York Yankees, defeating Cleveland 4–0 at Yankee Stadium and delivering one of the most inspiring and unforgettable performances in baseball history.
On this day in 1935, Sir Malcolm Campbell became the first to exceed 300 mph, reaching 301.129 mph.
On this day in 1906, Joe Gans beat Battling Nelson in 42 rounds in the original “Fight of the Century.”
On this day in 1960, Wilma Rudolph won Olympic 100m gold, the first of her three gold medals in Rome.
On this day in 1972, Bobby Fischer became the first American to win the World Chess Championship.
On this day in 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time leading scorer in men's international soccer.
On this day in 1990, Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. became the first father-son teammates in MLB history.
On this day in 1991, Mike Powell jumped 8.95m to break Bob Beamon’s legendary long jump world record.
On this day in 2000, Pedro Martínez survived a brawl, then dominated Tampa Bay with a one-hitter.
On this day in 1977, Lou Brock stole his 893rd base, passing Ty Cobb as MLB's all-time steals leader.
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