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Swimming On This Day
Michael Phelps Sets 400 Meters Individual Medley Record
May 20, 2021
Michael Phelps sets world record in the 400 metres individual medley swimming event at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in China.
Football On This Day
The NFL’s American Bowl in Montreal
May 20, 2021
The NFL's American Bowl was played at Olympic Stadium in Canada, the Steelers with running back Barry Foster beat the Patriots.
Olympics On This Day
Olympic Games Opens at Beijing, China
May 18, 2021
The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium and was attended by more than 100 heads of state.
Baseball On This Day
Barry Bonds Breaks Hank Aaron’s Record
May 18, 2021
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.
Baseball On This Day
Triple Play and Grand Slam in Same Game
May 18, 2021
Scott Hatteberg of the Boston Red Sox became the first MLB player to hit into a triple play and hit a grand slam in the same game.
Olympics On This Day
First Double-Leg Amputee to Compete at the Olympics
May 18, 2021
South African Oscar Pistorius is the first double-leg amputee to compete in Olympic history, he ran in the 400m at London 2012.
Olympics On This Day
1500 Meters Freestyle World Record Set
May 18, 2021
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang set a record time in the 1500 metres freestyle swimming race at the London Olympic Games.
Track & Field On This Day
Jesse Owens Wins His 2nd Gold Medal
May 18, 2021
American track star Jesse Owens won his 2nd gold medal at the Berlin Olympics by beating German Luz Long in the long jump final with an Olympic record
Swimming On This Day
Liam Tancock Sets 50 Meter Backstroke Record
May 18, 2021
UK swimmer Liam Tancock set the 50 metre backstroke record at the World Championships in Rome, Italy.
Motorsports On This Day
Michael Andretti Fastest Indy Car Race in History
May 18, 2021
Michael Andretti runs fastest Indy car race in history at 171.49mph and wins the Marlboro 500 at the Michigan International Speedway.
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