1872 - First international soccer game, Scotland - England 0-0 in Glascow.
1948 - Baseball's Negro National League disbands.
1952 - Jackie Robinson charges NY Yankees with racism.
1956 - Floyd Patterson KOs Archie Moore in the 5th Round for the Heavyweight boxing title.
1961 - Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs is named the NL Rookie of the Year.
1981 - NY Yankees Dave Righetti wins AL Rookie of the Year.
1986 - Ivan Lendl is the first tennis player to earn over $10 million in a lifetime.
1988 - NYC furrier sues Mike Tyson for $92,000 for non payment of a purchase.
1991 - First world championship of women's soccer, US defeats Norway, 2-1.
1993 - NFL announces 30th franchise - the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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