1621 - Governor Bradford of the US colony Plymouth disallows sports on Christmas Day.
1926 - Lester Patrick becomes first coach and general manager of the New York Rangers.
1953 - Cleveland Browns' QB Otto Graham sets a club record with 4 fumbles.
1956 - Chicago manager Marty Marion resigns as the White Sox replace him with Al Lopez.
1964 - Anton Geesink is the first non-Japanese Olympic Judo Gold medal winner.
1968 - Longest Olympic field hockey game as Holland beats Spain 1-0 in 2HR 25M in 6 OT.
1973 - Cubs trade future Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins to the Texas Rangers for Bill Madlock and Vic Harris.
1973 - San Francisco Giants trade future Hall of Famer Willie McCovey to the San Diego Padres for Mike Caldwell.
1978 - San Diego Padres Gaylord Perry is the first pitcher to win the Cy Young in both leagues.
1990 - Evander Holyfield KOs Buster Douglas in the 3rd Round for the Heavyweight boxing title.
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