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Olympics On This Day
Olympic Games Opens at Beijing, China
August 8, 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium and was attended by more than 100 heads of state.
Tennis On This Day
Roger Federer Beats Novak Djokovic
September 9, 2007
At the 127th Men's U.S. Open Roger Federer beats Novak Djokovic in three straight sets.
Boxing On This Day
Floyd Patterson Knocks Out Pete Rademacher
August 22, 2007
Pete Rademacher, a Washington University football star took on Floyd Patterson for the championship, Radermacher got knocked down six times during the fight, it ended in the 6th round.
Baseball On This Day
Baltimore Orioles Score an Amazing 30 Runs
August 22, 2007
The Texas Rangers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 30-3 to become the first American League team in history to score at least thirty runs in a game.
Baseball On This Day
Barry Bonds Breaks Hank Aaron’s Record
August 7, 2007
At AT&T Park in San Francisco, Giants slugger Barry Bonds hit his 756th career home run to break Hank Aaron's long-standing MLB record.
Soccer On This Day
George Best Jersey Sold at Auction
September 13, 2006
The shirt worn by George Best when he scored six goals in Manchester United's 8-2 FA Cup victory in 1970 was sold at auction at Christie's.
Tennis On This Day
US Open Women’s Tennis Winner Maria Sharapova
September 10, 2006
Tennis star Maria Sharapova beat Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-4, 6-4 at the US Open, it was her 2nd career Grand Slam title, and her 1st US Open title.
Golf On This Day
Tiger Woods Wins PGA Championship
August 20, 2006
Thirty year-old Tiger Woods had a five-shot victory in the 88th PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club.
Trophy On This Day
Tour de France Won by Floyd Landis
July 23, 2006
The U.S. won their sixth consecutive first place finish in the Tour de France with Floyd Landis.
Lacrosse On This Day
Canada Won its First World Lacrosse Title in 28 Years
July 22, 2006
Canada won its first world lacrosse title in 28 years by defeating the U.S. 15-10 in front of 7,735 fans.
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