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Years:	1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974

Contents 1 Athletics 1.1 Marathon 2 Auto Racing 3 Baseball 4 Basketball 5 Boxing 6 Cricket 7 Cycling 8 Field Hockey 9 Figure skating 10 Football (American) 11 Football (Australian rules football) 12 Football (Canadian) 13 Football (Soccer) 14 Golf 15 Thoroughbred Horse Racing 16 Harness Racing 17 Ice Hockey 18 Lacrosse 19 Radiosport 20 Skiing 21 Snooker 22 Swimming 22.1 Records 23 Tennis 24 Volleyball 25 Multi-sport events 26 Awards 27 Births 27.1 January 27.2 February 27.3 March 27.4 April 27.5 May 27.6 June 27.7 July 27.8 August 27.9 September 27.10 October 27.11 November 27.12 December 28 Deaths

Athletics

For an extensive coverage see 1971 in athletics (track and field)

Marathon

• August 5 — Pan American Games Marathon, Cali, Colombia
  • Men's Winner: Frank Shorter (USA) 2:22:47

• August 15 — European Championships Marathon, Helsinki, Finland
  • Men's Winner: Karel Lismont (BEL) 2:13:09

• September 4 — Enschede Marathon, Netherlands
  • Men's Winner: Bernie Allen (ENG) 2:16:54

• October 17 — Mediterranean Games Marathon, İzmir, Turkey
  • Men's Winner: Gianbattista Bassi (ITA) 2:23:33

• December 5 — Fukuoka Marathon, Japan
  • Men's Winner: Frank Shorter (USA) 2:12:51

Auto Racing

• Stock car racing:
  • Richard Petty won the Daytona 500
  • NASCAR Championship - Richard Petty
• Indianapolis 500 - Al Unser, Sr
• USAC Racing - Joe Leonard
• Formula One Championship - Jackie Stewart of Great Britain
• 24 hours of Le Mans: the team of Helmut Marko / Gijs van Lennep won, driving a Porsche 917
• Rally racing - the team of Ove Andersson / David Stone won the Monte Carlo Rally driving an Alpine-Renault A110
• Drag racing:
  • The NHRA announces the first "Grandnational" in Canada at Sanair International Drag Strip, near Montreal, Quebec. This page indexes the individual year in sports pages Athletics Marathon December 8 &mdash Fukuoka Marathon, Japan Men's Winner Bill Athletics Marathon August 16 &mdash Enschede Marathon, Netherlands Men's Winner Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Eizo Kenmotsu, Japan Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1972 in athletics (track and field Marathon September Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1973 in athletics (track and field Marathon September Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Shigeru Kasamatsu, Japan The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949 Events and trends The 1940s was a period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s which also leads the period to be The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42 Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. The Athletics competition in the 1971 Pan American Games were held in Cali, Colombia. Frank Shorter (born October 31, 1947) is an American distance runner and winner of the marathon race at the 1972 Summer Olympics Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed The 10th (X European Championships in Athletics were held from August 10 to August 15, 1971 in the Olympic Stadium of Helsinki Helsinki (in Finnish;) or Helsingfors (in Swedish;) is the Capital and largest city of Finland. Karel Lismont (born March 8, 1949 in Borgloon) was a Belgian athlete, who competed mostly in the marathon. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself The Enschede Marathon is an annual Marathon race held in the city of Enschede, Netherlands. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost The Mediterranean Games are a multi-sport games held every four years mainly for nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea, where Europe Africa and Asia meet İzmir, historically Smyrna, is the third most populous city of Turkey and the country's largest port after İstanbul. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. The Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championship, held in Fukuoka, Japan, is a prominent international marathon race established in 1947 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Frank Shorter (born October 31, 1947) is an American distance runner and winner of the marathon race at the 1972 Summer Olympics Auto racing (also known as automobile racing, motor racing or car racing) is a Motorsport involving Racing Cars It Stock car racing is a form of Automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Great Britain Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series The Daytona 500 is a 200-lap long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach Florida. Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, and historically known simply as "The 500" is an American Alfred Unser (born May 29, 1939 in Albuquerque New Mexico) is a former American automobile racing driver the younger brother of Bobby Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis Joe Leonard (born August 4, 1932, San Diego California) is a retired American Motorcycle racer and Racecar driver For other people of this name see Jackie Stewart (disambiguation. See also Kingdom of Great Britain Great Britain (Breatainn Mhòr Prydain Fawr Breten Veur Graet Breetain is the larger of the two main islands The 24 Hours of Le Mans ( 24 Heures du Mans) is a sports car endurance race held annually since near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, Dr Helmut Marko (born April 27, 1943 in Graz) is a former Racing driver from Austria. Jonkheer Gijsbert Van Lennep (born March 16, 1942, Aerdenhout) is a Dutch Esquire and former Racing driver who Porsche SE or Porsche ( German, ˈpɔɹʃə is a German manufacturer of automobiles which is majority-owned by the Porsche and Piëch Rallying is a form of motor competition that takes place on public or private roads with modified production or specially built road-legal cars For persons with a similar name see Ove Andersen. Ove Andersson ( January 3, 1938 &ndash June 11, 2008 David Stone ( 17 February 1770 7 October 1818) was the Democratic-Republican governor of the U The Monte Carlo Rally (officially Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo) is a Rallying event organized each year by the Automobile Club de Monaco who also organize Drag racing is a competition in which objects compete to be the first to cross a set finish mark usually from a dead stop and in a straight line Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec
  • Hank Johnson won Top Fuel at the NHRA Supernationals. Henry "Hank" Johnson Jr (born 1954 is a member of the U Top-Fuel Racing is a class of Drag racing in which the cars are run on a maximum of 90% Nitromethane and about 10% Methanol (also known as racing alcohol "NHRA" redirects here For other uses see NHRA (disambiguation.

Baseball

• World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates won 4 games to 3 over the Baltimore Orioles. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Game four was the first night game in World Series history.

Basketball

• NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship:
  • UCLA wins 68-62 over Villanova

• NBA Finals:
  • Milwaukee Bucks win 4 games to 0 over the Baltimore Bullets

• 1971 ABA Finals:
  • Utah Stars defeat Kentucky Colonels 4 games to 3; Stars defeat Indiana Pacers in division finals while Colonels defeat Virginia Squires

Boxing

• March 8 - Joe Frazier defeats Muhammad Ali in the first of three epic bouts. Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single elimination Tournament held each spring featuring 65 College basketball teams in the The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional Basketball team based in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The 1971 ABA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the American Basketball Association 's 1970-1971 season. This page is about the American Basketball Association (ABA team The Kentucky Colonels were a member of the American Basketball Association for all of the league's 9 years The Virginia Squires was a basketball franchise in the former American Basketball Association that existed from 1967 through 1976 Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. For the Major League Baseball player and manager see Joe Frazier (baseball. Biography Early life Cassius Clay Jr was born on January 17 1942 Frazier defends the World Heavyweight Championship in a star-studded Madison Square Garden. Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City.

Cricket

• 5 January, Melbourne - First one-day international, played bion after a Test match abandoned because of rain. Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 NightMatchOldTraffordjpg|right|thumb|350px|A night match at Old Trafford. Test cricket is the longest form of the Sport of Cricket. It has long been considered the ultimate test of playing ability between cricketing nations Australia won by 5 wickets.

Cycling

• Giro d'Italia won by Gosta Pettersson of Sweden
• Tour de France - Eddy Merckx of Belgium
• World Cycling Championship: Eddy Merckx of Belgium

Field Hockey

• Men's World Cup in Barcelona, Spain
  • Gold Medal: Pakistan
  • Silver Medal: Spain
  • Bronze Medal: India

• Pan American Games (Men's Competition) in Cali, Colombia
  • Gold Medal: Argentina
  • Silver Medal: Mexico
  • Bronze Medal: Canada

Figure skating

• World Figure Skating Championships:
  • Men's champion: Ondrej Nepela, Czechoslovakia
  • Ladies' champion: Beatrix Schuba, Austria
  • Pair skating champions: Irina Rodnina & Alexei Ulyanov, Soviet Union
  • Ice dancing champions: Lyudmila Pakhomova & Alexandr Gorshkov, Soviet Union

Football (American)

• Super Bowl V: Baltimore Colts won 16-13 over the Dallas Cowboys

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• 1970 NCAA Division I-A national football championship: The Nebraska Cornhuskers win 17-12 over the LSU Tigers on January 1, 1971. The Nebraska Cornhuskers (often abbreviated to Huskers) is the name given to several sports teams of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. LSU (Louisiana State University is a member of the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Southeastern Conference. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar.

Football (Australian rules football)

• Victorian Football League
  • Hawthorn wins the 75th VFL Premiership (Hawthorn 12. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Australian (rules football, or simply known as football, footy or Aussie rules, is a Team sport played between two teams of 18 players History The Victorian Football Association (VFA was founded in 1877 on 17 May. Hawthorn Football Club, nicknamed The Hawks, are an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League (AFL founded in 1902 10 (82) d St Kilda 11. The St Kilda Football Club, nicknamed The Saints, is an Australian Football League club based in Melbourne Victoria Australia 9 (75))
  • Brownlow Medal awarded to Ian Stewart (Richmond)

Football (Canadian)

• Grey Cup: Calgary Stampeders won 14-11 over the Toronto Argonauts
• Vanier Cup: Western Ontario Mustangs won 15-14 over the Alberta Golden Bears

Football (Soccer)

For an extensive coverage see 1971 in football (soccer)

• Atlético Mineiro wins the first Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

• Arsenal are the English First Division champions

• England - FA Cup: Arsenal won 2-1 over Liverpool to win The Double

• European Championship Cup Final: Ajax - Panathinaikos 2-0

• January 2 - At the end of a Rangers-Celtic match at Ibrox Park in Glasgow, Scotland, barriers at Stairway 13 give way under a mass of fans, killing 66 and injuring over 200 others. For the list of winners of the award see List of Brownlow Medal winners. Ian Harlow Stewart (born Ian Cervi 30 July 1943 son of Aldo Liberale Cervi and Anita Cervi (née Stewart who separated three years after his birth is a former Australian rules Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, competes in the Australian Football League. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a The Canadian Football League (CFL ( Ligue canadienne de football (LCF in The Grey Cup (in Coupe Grey is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary Alberta. The Toronto Argonauts are a Canadian Football League team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Vanier Cup (in Coupe Vanier is the name of the championship of Canadian Interuniversity Sport football and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team The Western Ontario Mustangs (or more often the Western Mustangs) are the athletic teams that represent the University of Western Ontario in London Ontario The Alberta Golden Bears are the men's athletic teams that represent the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered The following are the Football (soccer events of the year 1971 throughout the world Clube Atlético Mineiro, usually known as Atlético, is a football club based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The Série A (informally called Brasileirão) is the highest division of Brazilian football. The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England. The Double is a term in football, which refers to winning a country's top tier division and its primary cup competition in the same season Overview Today three professional teams use the Panathinaikos name — the football team P Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Rangers Football Club are an Association football team based in Glasgow Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. The Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the east end of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. Ibrox Stadium, originally Ibrox Park, is the Stadium of Rangers F Glasgow (ˈglæzgoʊ is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain.

Golf

Men's Golf

• Major championships:
  1. February 25-28 - PGA - Jack Nicklaus
  2. April 8-11 - The Masters - Charles Coody
  3. June 17-21 - US Open - Lee Trevino
  4. July 7-10 - British Open - Lee Trevino

• PGA Tour leading money winner for the year: Jack Nicklaus - $244,491

• Ryder Cup: United States won 18 1/2 to 13 1/2 over Britain in world team golf

Women's Golf

• US Women's Open - JoAnne Carner. The men's major golf championships, often referred to simply as "the majors" are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional Golf. The PGA Championship (sometimes referred to as the US PGA Championship outside of North America is an annual Golf tournament conducted by the PGA of America For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. The Masters Tournament, also known as The Masters or The US Masters (outside of the United States is one of four major championships in men's Billy Charles Coody (born July 13, 1937) is an American professional Golfer Coody was born in Stamford Texas and raised in The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US Early life Lee Buck Trevino was born in Dallas Texas in poverty to parents of Mexican descent The Open Championship, or simply The Open (often referred to as the British Open outside the UK) is the oldest of the four major championships Early life Lee Buck Trevino was born in Dallas Texas in poverty to parents of Mexican descent The PGA Tour is an organization that operates the main professional Golf tours in the United States. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. The Ryder Cup is a Golf trophy donated by Samuel Ryder, which is awarded Biennially in an event called the "Ryder Cup Matches" between teams from The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US Amateur career The Great Gundy (as she was known before she married Don Carner remained an amateur until she was 30 This win made her the first person ever to win three different USGA individual championship events. The United States Golf Association ( USGA) is the United States ' national association of golf courses, clubs and facilities and the governing body
• LPGA Championship - Kathy Whitworth
• Kathy Whitworth: leading money winner on the LPGA tour, earning $41,181

Thoroughbred Horse Racing

• Australia - Melbourne Cup - Silver Knight
• Canada - Queen's Plate - Kennedy Road
• France - Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe - Mill Reef
• Ireland - Irish Derby Stakes - Irish Ball

• English Triple Crown Races:
  1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes - Brigadier Gerard
  2. Epsom Derby - Mill Reef
  3. St. Leger Stakes - Athens Wood

• United States Triple Crown Races:
  1. May 1 - Kentucky Derby - Canonero II
  2. Preakness Stakes - Canonero II
  3. Belmont Stakes - Pass catcher

Harness Racing

• United States Pacing Triple Crown races:
  1. Cane Pace - Albatross
  2. Little Brown Jug - Nansemond
  3. Messenger Stakes - Albatross

• United States Trotting Triple Crown races:
  1. Hambletonian - Speedy Crown
  2. Yonkers Trot - Quick Pride
  3. Kentucky Futurity - Savoir

• Australian Inter Dominion Harness Racing Championship:
  • Pacers: Stella Frost
  • Trotters: Geffini

Ice Hockey

• Art Ross Memorial Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer during the regular season: Phil Esposito, Boston Bruins

• Hart Memorial Trophy for the NHL's Most Valuable Player: Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins

• Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens win 4 games to 3 over the Chicago Black Hawks

• World Hockey Championship
  • Men's champion: Soviet Union defeated Czechoslovakia
• NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship: Boston University Terriers defeat University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Golden Gophers 4-2 in Syracuse, NY

Lacrosse

• Cornell beats Maryland 12-6 to win the first NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship. The LPGA Championship, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the McDonald's LPGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola, is the second-longest running Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional Golfers The organization whose headquarters are Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide Sport and Industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred Horses It is governed by different national For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Melbourne Cup is Australia 's major annual Thoroughbred horse race. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Queen's Plate is North America's oldest Thoroughbred horse race. Kennedy Road (1968-1995 was a Canadian Thoroughbred Champion racehorse who dominated Canadian racing for three years before going to success This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to Thoroughbreds which are three-years-old or above Mill Reef (1968-1986 was a Champion Thoroughbred Racehorse in the United Kingdom. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world The Irish Derby is a Group 1 flat horse race in the Republic of Ireland for three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing (although sometimes shortened to Triple Crown, the full name is used to avoid possible confusion with other sports consists of three The 2000 Guineas Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom open to three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and Brigadier Gerard (1968 - 1989 was one of the best and most popular British Thoroughbred race horses of the 20th century and won 17 of his 18 races The Derby Stakes, known colloquially as The Derby or internationally as the Epsom Derby, is considered one of the most prestigious flat Thoroughbred horse races Mill Reef (1968-1986 was a Champion Thoroughbred Racehorse in the United Kingdom. The St Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom open to three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing (although sometimes shortened to Triple Crown, the full name is used to avoid possible confusion with other sports consists of three Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three year-old thoroughbred horses held annually in Louisville Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May Canonero II ( 1968 - 1981) (in Spanish Cañonero II) was a Venezuelan champion Thoroughbred race horse. The Preakness Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race 1-3/16 mile (1 Canonero II ( 1968 - 1981) (in Spanish Cañonero II) was a Venezuelan champion Thoroughbred race horse. The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious American Grade I stakes race held yearly in June at Belmont Park in Elmont New York. Harness racing is a form of Horse-racing in which the horses race in a specified gait The Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers consists of the following horse races: Cane Pace, held at Freehold Raceway in Freehold New The Cane Pace is a harness horse race run annually since 1955. Albatross (1968 - 1998 was a bay Horse by Meadow Skipper out of Voodoo Hanover by Dancer Hanover. The Little Brown Jug is a harness race for three-year-old pacing standardbreds hosted by the Delaware County Agricultural Society since 1946 at the County Fairgrounds The Messenger Stakes is an American Harness racing event for 3-year-old pacing horses Albatross (1968 - 1998 was a bay Horse by Meadow Skipper out of Voodoo Hanover by Dancer Hanover. The Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Trotters consists of the following horse races: Hambletonian, held at the Meadowlands Racetrack in Hambletonian (Hamletonian 10 Hall of Fame of the Trotter A great grandson of the imported English Thoroughbred Messenger profoundly influenced the sport of harness racing The Yonkers Trot is a harness race for three-year old trotting Standardbreds held at Yonkers Raceway in New York. The Kentucky Futurity is a Stakes race for three-year-old trotters, held annually at The Red Mile in Lexington Kentucky since 1893 The Inter Dominion is a Harness racing competition that has been contested since 1936 in Australia and New Zealand. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America Philip Anthony "Espo" Esposito, OC (born February 20, 1942 is a retired professional hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. The Hart Memorial Trophy, originally known as the Hart Trophy, the "oldest and most prestigious individual award in hockey" is awarded annually to the The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr OC (born March 20 1948 in Parry Sound, Ontario) is a retired Canadian Ice hockey defenseman The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Ice Hockey World Championship is an annual event organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The annual NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship tournament determines the top Ice hockey team in the NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division For similarly-named academic institutions see Education in Boston MA. The University of Minnesota Twin Cities ( U of M or The U) is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system. Syracuse (locally ˈsɛrəkjuːs sometimes ˈsɪrəkjuːs or /ˈsɪərəkjuːs/ by non-natives is a city in Central New York, USA. Lacrosse is a full contact Team sport played using a solid rubber ball and long handled racket called a crosse or Lacrosse stick. The University of Maryland College Park (often referred to as The University of Maryland UMD, UMCP or simply Maryland) is a public research The annual NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament determines the top Lacrosse team in the NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division
• The Brantford­ Warriors win the Mann Cup. The Mann Cup is the trophy awarded to the senior men's Lacrosse champions of Canada.
• The Richmond Roadrunners win the Minto Cup. The Minto Cup is awarded annually to the champion junior men's Lacrosse team of Canada.
• The Victoria McDonalds win the Castrol Cup. The Founders Cup is the championship trophy of Canada 's Junior "B" Lacrosse leagues

Radiosport

• Sixth Amateur Radio Direction Finding European Championship held in Duisburg, Federal Republic of Germany. Amateur radio direction finding ( ARDF, also known as radio orienteering and Radiosport) is an amateur racing sport that combines Radio direction Duisburg (ˈdyːsbʊɐ̯k is a German city in the western part of the Ruhr Area ( Ruhrgebiet) in North Rhine-Westphalia. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.

Skiing

• Alpine Skiing
  • The men's overall season champion: Gustav Thöni, Italy
  • The women's overall season champion: Annemarie Pröll, Austria

Snooker

• World Snooker Championship: John Spencer beats Warren Simpson 37-29

Swimming

Records

• August 27 — US swimmer Mark Spitz recaptures the world record in the men's 200m butterfly (long course), clocking 2:03. Snow skiing is a group of sports utilizing Skis as primary equipment Alpine skiing (or downhill skiing) is a recreational activity and Sport involving sliding down Snow -covered hills with long Skis attached Gustav Thöni (sometimes listed as Gustavo Thoeni) (born February 28, 1951) is a former champion alpine ski racer from northern Italy Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Annemarie Moser-Pröll (born March 27 1953 in Kleinarl, Salzburg) a former Austrian Alpine skier was the most successful female skier Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Snooker is a Cue sport that is played on a large Baize -covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long The World Snooker Championship, currently held at the Crucible Theatre in the English city of Sheffield, is the climax of Snooker 's annual calendar and Warren Simpson was an Australian professional snooker player. Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Mark Andrew Spitz (born February 10 1950 is a retired American Swimmer, best known for winning seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games The first World Record in the Men's 200 metres Butterfly in long course (50 metres Swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA 9 at a meet in Houston, Texas.

• August 31 — Four days after Mark Spitz broke the world record in the men's 200m butterfly (long course), West Germany's Hans-Joachim Fassnacht betters the time to 2:03. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne The first World Record in the Men's 200 metres Butterfly in long course (50 metres Swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( 3 at a meet in Landskrona, Sweden. Landskrona is a city in the province Scania in southernmost Sweden. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation.

Tennis

• Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
  1. Australian Open - Ken Rosewall
  2. French Open - Jan Kodeš
  3. Wimbledon championships - John Newcombe
  4. US Open - Stan Smith

• Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
  1. Australian Open - Margaret Court
  2. French Open - Evonne Goolagong
  3. Wimbledon championships - Evonne Goolagong
  4. US Open - Billie Jean King

• Davis Cup: United States wins 3-2 over Romania in world tennis. Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Kenneth Robert ("Ken" Rosewall AM MBE (born 2 November 1934, in Sydney, Australia) is a former amateur The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Jan Kodes ( Czech: Jan Kodeš; born March 1 1946, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a right-handed Czech former The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious John David Newcombe AO OBE (born 23 May 1944 in Sydney Australia) is a former World No The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Stanley Roger Smith (born December 14, 1946 in Pasadena California) is a former American Tennis player who with his partner Bob Lutz The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments held each year Margaret Jean Court AO MBE (born 16 July 1942 also known as Margaret Smith Court) is a retired former World No The French Open ( Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros or Tournoi de Roland-Garros) is a major Tennis tournament held over Evonne Fay Goolagong Cawley, AO, MBE (born 31 July 1951 in Griffith, New South Wales, Australia is a former World No The Championships Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest Tennis tournament in the world and is widely considered as the most prestigious Evonne Fay Goolagong Cawley, AO, MBE (born 31 July 1951 in Griffith, New South Wales, Australia is a former World No The US Open Tennis tournament is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world first contested in 1881 Billie Jean King ( née Moffitt) (born November 22, 1943, in Long Beach, California) is a retired Tennis The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's Tennis. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania

• Sixteen year old Chris Evert makes her US Open debut reaching the semifinals where she is defeated by eventual champion Billie Jean King. Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (Evert-Lloyd 1979–1987 (born December 21, 1954) is a former World No
• First time in 16 years that Americans won both the men's and women's title at the US Open.

Volleyball

• European Championship in Italy
  • Men's Tournament
    • Gold Medal:  Soviet Union
    • Silver Medal:  Czechoslovakia
    • Bronze Medal:  Romania
  • Women's Tournament
    • Gold Medal:  Soviet Union
    • Silver Medal:  Czechoslovakia
    • Bronze Medal:  Poland

• Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia
  • Men's Tournament
    • Gold Medal:  Cuba
    • Silver Medal:  United States
    • Bronze Medal:  Brazil
  • Women's Tournament
    • Gold Medal:  Cuba
    • Silver Medal:  Peru
    • Bronze Medal:  Mexico

Multi-sport events

• Sixth Pan American Games held in Cali, Colombia

• Sixth Mediterranean Games held in İzmir, Turkey

Awards

• ABC's Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year: Lee Trevino, Golf
• Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year: Lee Trevino, PGA golf
• Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year: Evonne Goolagong, Tennis

Births

January

• January 2 — Markus Baur, German handball player
• January 4 — Melanie Cremer, German field hockey player
• January 7 — Vladislav Kulikov, Russian butterfly swimmer
• January 11 — Gregg Clark, South African field hockey player
• January 14 — Bert Konterman, Dutch football player
• January 16 — Sergi Bruguera, Spanish tennis player
• January 16 — Ulrich van Gobbel, Dutch football player
• January 16 — Scott Williams, US field hockey defender
• January 18 — Josep Guardiola, Spanish football player
• January 19 — Begoña Larzabal, Spanish field hockey midfielder
• January 20 — Henry "Donald" Martinez, Salvadoran bantamweight boxer
• January 22 — Ellen Elzerman, Dutch swimmer
• January 22 — Joaquín Fernández, Spanish swimmer
• January 26 — Karin Kienhuis, Dutch judoka
• January 26 — Lee Naylor, Australian track and field athlete
• January 28 — Orhan Delibas, Dutch-Turkish boxer
• January 28 — Lucrécia Jardim, Portuguese sprinter
• January 28 — Yelena Motalova, Russian long-distance runner
• January 29 — Sonja Pfeilschifter, German shooter
• January 30 — Hong Qian, Chinese butterfly swimmer

February

• February 1 — Zlatko Zahovič, Slovenian football player
• February 6 — Antti Haapakoski, Finnish hurdler
• February 7 — Andrew Currey, Australian javelin thrower
• February 13 — Emese Antal, Romania-born ice speed skater from Austria
• February 13 — Lency Montelier, Cuban track and field athlete
• February 19 — Martin van der Spoel, Dutch swimmer
• February 20 — Jari Litmanen, Finnish football player
• February 20 — Margaret "Peggy" Storrar, American field hockey goalkeeper
• February 23 — Cornelia Pfohl, German archer
• February 24 — Pedro de la Rosa, Spanish Formula 1-driver
• February 24 — Ricardo Sánchez, Spanish water polo player
• February 25 — Nelson Dieppa, Puerto Rican boxer
• February 25 — Nova Peris-Kneebone, Australian athlete and field hockey player
• February 28 — Koos Issard, Dutch waterpolo player

March

• March 1 — Atif Bashir, Pakistani field hockey player
• March 1 — Tyler Hamilton, American road bicycle racer
• March 1 — Dick Norman, Belgian tennis player
• March 2 — Vincenzo Modica, Italian long-distance runner
• March 4 — Adriana Fernández, Mexican long-distance runner
• March 5 — Karina Masotta, Argentine field hockey player
• March 5 — Filip Meirhaeghe, Belgian cyclist
• March 6 — Servais Knaven, Dutch cyclist
• March 15 — Ralf Bißdorf, German fencer
• March 18 — Jerzy Brzęczek, Polish football (soccer) player
• March 18 — Mariaan de Swardt, South African tennis player
• March 19 — Sébastien Godefroid, Belgian sailor
• March 19 — Whitney Hedgepeth, American backstroke swimmer
• March 19 — Zé Marco de Melo, Brazilian beach volleyball player
• March 20 — Dmitriy Gaag, Kazakhstani triathlete
• March 20 — Janis Kelly, Canadian volleyball player
• March 27 — David Coulthard, Scottish Formula 1-driver
• March 29 — Arjen Teeuwissen, Dutch equestrian
• March 29 — Milton Wynants, Uruguayan cyclist
• March 30 — Carlton Myers, Italian basketball player
• March 31 — Pavel Bure, Russian ice hockey player
• March 31 — Ramón Garbey, Cuban boxer

April

• April 1 — Vladimir Selkov, Russian swimmer
• April 1 — Daniel Vacek, Czech tennis player
• April 2 — Conrad Leinemann, Canadian beach volleyball player
• April 2 — Todd Woodbridge, Australian tennis player
• April 3 — Picabo Street, American alpine skier
• April 6 — Tom Sorensen, American volleyball player
• April 8 — Ellen Kuipers, Dutch field hockey player
• April 9 — Rafał Szukała, Polish butterfly swimmer
• April 9 — Jacques Villeneuve, Canadian Formula 1-driver
• April 10 — Marcus Baur, German sailor
• April 10 — Helen Clarke, New Zealand field hockey goalkeeper
• April 12 — Fernando Meligeni, Brazilian tennis player
• April 12 — Christophe Moreau, French cyclist
• April 12 — Gregory Russ, New Zealand field hockey player
• April 13 — Franck Esposito, French swimmer
• April 14 — Danja Müsch, German beachvolleyball player
• April 15 — Finidi George, Nigerian football player
• April 15 — Guivi Sissaouri, Georgia-born Canadian freestyle wrestler
• April 20 — Carla Geurts, Dutch swimmer
• April 21 — Rachel Petrie, New Zealand field hockey defender
• April 21 — Indrek Pertelson, Estonian judoka
• April 22 — Nicklas Kulti, Swedish tennis player
• April 24 — Mike Fenner, German athlete
• April 24 — Phil Rogers, Australian swimmer
• April 28 — Markus Beyer, German boxer

May

• May 1 — Damon Diletti, Australian field hockey player
• May 8 — James Elmer, Australian field hockey player
• May 10 — Ådne Søndrål, Norwegian speed skater
• May 12 — Ingrid van Lubek, Dutch triathlete
• May 14 — Martin Reim, Estonian football (soccer) player
• May 15 — Phil Pfister, American strength athlete
• May 18 — Janel Jorgensen, American butterfly swimmer
• May 19 — Lori Ann Mundt, Canadian volleyball player
• May 21 — Tom Nanne, Dutch baseball player
• May 25 — Stefano Baldini, Italian track and field athlete
• May 25 — Georg Totschnig, Austrian cyclist
• May 27 — Grant Stafford, South African tennis player
• May 28 — Manuel Beltrán, Spanish cyclist
• May 30 — Kyle Vander Kuyp, Australian indigenous athlete
• May 31 — Irene Dalby, Norwegian swimmer
• May 31 — Nicole Struse, German table tennis player

June

• June 2 — Dion Gosling, New Zealand field hockey defender
• June 2 — Irina Tolkunova, Russian/Kazakhstani water polo player
• June 9 — Jean Galfione, French athlete
• June 11 — Marek Kolbowicz, Polish rower
• June 12 — Florencia Labat, Argentine tennis player
• June 12 — Adam Vella, Australian target shooter
• June 13 — Stefano Pescosolido, Italian tennis player
• June 16 — Christian Mayerhöfer, German field hockey player
• June 17 — Tripp Schwenk, American backstroke swimmer
• June 21 — Irene Van Dyk, New Zealand netball player
• June 22 – Kurt Warner, American football player
• June 24 — Thomas Helveg, Danish football (soccer) player
• June 24 — Nicole Livingstone, Australian swimmer and television sports commentator
• June 26 — Max Biaggi, Italian motorcyclist
• June 26 — Edward Parenti, Canadian swimmer
• June 28 — Fabien Barthez, French football (soccer) goalkeeper
• June 29 — Iván Pérez, Cuba-born water polo player from Spain

July

• July 6 — Jessica Gal, Dutch judoka
• July 9 — Hilary Rose, British field hockey goalkeeper
• July 12 — Joel Casamayor, Cuban boxer
• July 13 — Richard Groenendaal, Dutch cyclist
• July 14 — Bernardo Mota, Portuguese tennis player
• July 17 — Wilma van Hofwegen, Dutch swimmer
• July 17 — Nico Mattan, Belgian cyclist
• July 19 — Erik Jazet, Dutch field hockey player
• July 19 — Vitali Klitschko, Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion
• July 23 — Kristin Wagner, German sailor
• July 26 — Mladen Rudonja, Slovenian footballer
• July 30 — Mzukisi Sikali, South African boxer (d. Volleyball is an Olympic team sport in which two teams of 6 active players (5 normal players and one 'libero' are separated by a net that is usually four feet The European Volleyball Championship is a sport competition for national teams currently held biannually and organized by the CEV, Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The 1971 Men's European Volleyball Championship was the eighth edition of the event organised by Europe's governing volleyball body the Confédération Européenne de The Russia men's national Volleyball team is the national team of Russia. The 1971 Women's European Volleyball Championship was the eighth edition of the event organised by Europe's governing volleyball body the Confédération Européenne de The Russia women's national volleyball team is the national team of Russia. 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Evonne Fay Goolagong Cawley, AO, MBE (born 31 July 1951 in Griffith, New South Wales, Australia is a former World No Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Markus Baur (born 22 January 1971) is a German Handball player and is considered one of the World's best players on his position Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Vladislav Kulikov (Владислав Куликов born January 7, 1971) is a former butterfly Swimmer from Russia, who won Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Gregg Clark (born January 11, 1971 in Johannesburg) is a Field hockey player from South Africa, who was a member of the national squad Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Bert Konterman (born January 14, 1971 in Rouveen) is a former professional footballer from the Netherlands. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Sergi Bruguera Torner (born on January 16, 1971, in Barcelona, Spain) is a retired professional Tennis player from Spain Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Ulrich van Gobbel (born January 16, 1971 in Paramaribo, Suriname) is a former Dutch football player who played as Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Scott Carroll Williams (born January 16, 1971 in Thousand Oaks California) is a former Field hockey defender who competed for the United Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Josep Guardiola i Sala, pron ʑu'zɛp gwəɾ'ð̞jɔɫə (born January 18, 1971) also known as Pep Guardiola is a former Spanish Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Begoña Aránzazu Larzábal Fernández (born January 19, 1971 in Guipúzcoa) is a former Field hockey midfielder from Spain, who represented Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Henry "Donald" Martinez (born January 20, 1971, in San Salvador) is a retired Bantamweight boxer from El Salvador Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Ellen Louise Elzerman (born January 22 1971 in Bussum, Noord-Holland) is a former Backstroke Swimmer from the Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Joaquín Fernández Corredor (born January 22, 1971 in Mataró, Catalonia) is a former medley and Breaststroke Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Lee Naylor (born January 26, 1971 in Shepparton Victoria) is a retired Middle-distance runner from Australia, who mainly Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Orhan Delibaş (born January 28, 1971 in Kayseri, Turkey) is a retired Dutch boxer, who won the Light Middleweight Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Maria Lucrécia Jardim (born 28 January 1971 in Caconga, Angola) is a retired Portuguese sprinter who specialized in the 100 Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Yelena Motalova (born January 28 1971) is a Long-distance runner from Russia, who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Sonja Pfeilschifter (born January 29, 1971) is a German rifle shooter Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Qian Hong ( Chinese: 钱红 Pinyin: Qián Hóng born January 30, 1971) is a former butterfly Swimmer from Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Zlatko Zahovič (; born February 1, 1971) is a former Slovenian football player and current sport director of NK Maribor. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Antti Ensio Haapakoski (born February 6, 1971 in Kalajoki) is a retired Finnish hurdler. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Andrew Currey (born 7 February 1971 in Narrabri New South Wales) is a retired Javelin thrower from Australia, who was the nation's leading javelin specialist Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Emese Antal (born February 13, 1971 in Târgu-Mureş) is a former ice speed skater from Romania, who after her marriage with an Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Lency Montelier Ellacia (born 13 February 1971) is a retired track and field athlete from Cuba, best known for winning the gold medal Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Martin Michel van der Spoel (born February 19, 1971 in Ermelo, Gelderland) is a former freestyle and medley Swimmer Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Jari Olavi Litmanen ( (born February 20 1971 in Lahti) is a Finnish footballer, widely considered the country's greatest ever Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Margaret ("Peggy" Storrar (born February 20, 1971 in Mahopac New York) is a Field hockey goalkeeper from the United States Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Cornelia Pfohl (born 23 February 1971 in Erlabrunn, Sachsen) is an archer from Germany. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Pedro Martínez de la Rosa (born February 24 1971 in Barcelona, Spain) is a Spanish Formula One driver currently Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Ricardo Sánchez Alarcón (born February 24, 1971 in Madrid) is a former Water polo player from Spain, who was a member Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Nelson Dieppa (born February 25 1971 is a Puerto Rican professional boxer. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Nova Maree Peris-Kneebone, AO, (born 25 February 1971 in Darwin, Northern Territory) is an Australian athlete. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Jacobus ("Koos" Issard (born February 28, 1971 in Hilversum) is a former Water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Tyler Hamilton (born March 1 1971, Marblehead Massachusetts) is an American professional Road bicycle racer and Olympic Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant This is the article about the tennis player For the football player see Dick Norman (football. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Vincenzo Modica (born 1971-03-02 in Mistretta) is an Italian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Adriana Fernández Miranda (born March 4, 1971 in Mexico City) is a long-distance runner from Mexico, who has a personal best in the marathon Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Paula Karina Masotta Biagetti (born March 5, 1971 in Buenos Aires) is a Field hockey player from Argentina, who won the silver Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Filip Meirhaeghe (born March 5, 1971 in Ghent) is a Belgian Racing cyclist. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Henricus Theodorus Josephus 'Servais' Knaven (born March 6, 1971 in Lobith) is a Dutch professional Road bicycle racer, currently Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Jerzy Józef Brzęczek (born March 18, 1971 in Truskolasy) is a Polish footballer, currently with Orange Ekstraklasa Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Mariaan de Swardt (born March 18, 1971 in Johannesburg) is a former Tennis player from South Africa, who played as a professional Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Sébastien Godefroid (born March 19, 1971) is a Belgian sailor. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Whitney Lynn Hedgepeth (born March 19, 1971 in Colonial Heights Virginia) is a former freestyle and Backstroke Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. José Marco ("Zé Marco" Nóbrega Ferreira de Melo (born March 19, 1971 in João Pessoa, Paraíba) is a Beach volleyball Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Dmitriy Gaag (Дмитрий Владимирович Гааг born March 20, 1971 in Quaraghandy) is an athlete from Kazakhstan, who competes Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Janis Louise Kelly (born March 20, 1971 in Winnipeg Manitoba) is a retired female Volleyball player from Canada, Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates David Marshall Coulthard, often called DC, (born 27 March 1971 in Twynholm, Kirkcudbrightshire) is a British Formula One racing driver Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Arjen Gerald Teeuwissen (born March 29, 1971 in Mook en Middelaar) is an equestrian from The Netherlands, who won the silver Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Milton Ariel Wynants Vázquez (born March 29, 1971 in Paysandú) is a Racing cyclist from Uruguay, who was affiliated with Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Carlton Myers (born March 30, 1971 in London, England, United Kingdom) is an Italian Basketball player in Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Pavel Vladimirovich Bure (Павел Владимирович Буре born on March 31, 1971) is a retired Russian professional Ice hockey Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Ramón Garbey (born March 31, 1971) is a retired boxer from Cuba, who won the world title as an amateur in Light heavyweight division Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Vladimir Selkov (Владимир Сельков born April 1, 1971) is a former Backstroke Swimmer from Russia, who won a total Daniel Vacek (born April 1, 1971 in Prague) is a former Tennis player from the Czech Republic who turned professional in 1990 Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Conrad Leinemann (born April 2, 1971 in Kelowna British Columbia) is a Beach volleyball player from Canada, who won the gold Todd Andrew Woodbridge (born 2 April 1971 in Sydney is an Australian former professional Tennis player Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Picabo Street (born April 3, 1971, in Triumph Idaho) is an American Skier, now retired and living in Park City Utah. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Thomas ("Tom" Sorensen (born April 6, 1971 in Racine Wisconsin) is a former American Volleyball player who represented the Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Ellen Marchien Dubbeldam-Kuipers (born April 8, 1971 in Hattem, Gelderland) is a former Field hockey forward from the Netherlands Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Rafał Marek Szukała (born April 9, 1971 in Poznań) is a former Butterfly Swimmer from Poland, who won the silver Personal and early life Jacques Villeneuve was born in the Canadian city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to then soon to be Formula One driver Gilles Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Helen Clarke ONZM (born Helen Margaret Shearer April 16, 1971 in Auckland) was a Field hockey goalkeeper for Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Fernando Ariel Meligeni (born April 12, 1971) nicknamed Fino ( portuguese for thin) is a former professional tennis player Christophe Moreau (born April 12 1971 in Vervins) is a French professional Road racing cyclist who rides for the French team Gregory ("Greg" James Russ (born April 12, 1971 in Auckland) is a former Field hockey player from New Zealand, who finished Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Franck Esposito (born April 13, 1971 in Salon-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône) is a former Swimmer from France, who won Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Finidi George (born April 15, 1971 in Port Harcourt) is a Nigerian former footballer. Guivi Sissaouri (born April 15, 1971) is a Canadian freestyle wrestler. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Carla Louise Maria Geurts (born April 20, 1971 in Geldrop, Noord-Brabant) is a former freestyle Swimmer who competed Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Rachel Jane Petrie (born April 21, 1971 in Ashburton New Zealand) is a former Field hockey defender from New Zealand who finished sixth with Indrek Pertelson (born April 21, 1971) is an Estonian Judoka At the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics he won bronze medals in Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Nicklas Kulti (born April 22 1971, in Stockholm, Sweden) is a former professional Tennis player from Sweden Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Mike Fenner (born 24 April 1971 in East Berlin) is a retired German hurdler. Philip ("Phil" John Rogers (born April 24, 1971 in Adelaide, South Australia) is a former Breaststroke Swimmer Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Markus Beyer (born April 28, 1971 in Erlabrunn) is a German born boxer at Super middleweight, who resides in Cologne, Germany Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Damon Laurance Diletti (born May 1, 1971 in Perth Western Australia) is a former Field hockey goalkeeper from Australia, who Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen James ("Jimmy" Andrew Elmer (born May 8, 1971 in Melbourne Victoria) is a former Field hockey striker from Australia Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Ådne Søndrål (born 10 May 1971 in Notodden, Norway) is a former speed skater. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Ingrid Jeanine van Lubek (born on 12 May 1971 in Roosendaal en Nispen) is an athlete from the Netherlands. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Martin Reim (born May 14, 1971 in Tallinn) is a football Midfielder, member of the Estonian national team. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Phil Pfister (born May 15, 1970 in Charleston West Virginia) is a leading strongman competitor winning the 2006 Met-Rx World's Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Janel Simone Jorgensen (born May 18, 1971) is a former butterfly Swimmer from the United States, who won the silver medal in Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Lori Ann Mundt (born May 19, 1971 in Yorkton Saskatchewan) is a retired female Volleyball player from Canada Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Stefano Baldini (born May 25, 1971 in Castelnovo di Sotto, Emilia-Romagna, Italy) is an Italian athlete Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Georg Totschnig (born May 25, 1971) is an Austrian former Road bicycle racer who raced between 1993 and 2006 Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Grant Stafford (born May 27, 1971 in Johannesburg) is a former Tennis player from South Africa. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Manuel Beltrán Martinez (born 28 May, 1971 in Jaen) is a professional Road bicycle racer from Spain. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Kyle Vander Kuyp (born 30 May, 1971 in Paddington) is an indigenous Australian athlete of the Wurundjeri tribe Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Irene Karine Dalby (born May 31, 1971 in Stange, Hedmark) is a former international topswimmer from Norway, who competed Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Nicole Struse (born May 31, 1971 in Haan, North Rhine Westphalia) is a Table tennis player from Germany, who won several Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Irina Ivanovna Tolkunova (Ирина Ивановна Толкунова born June 2, 1971 in Moscow) is a Russian Kazakhstani Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Jean Galfione (born 9 June 1971 in Paris) is a French athlete. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Marek Kolbowicz (born June 11, 1971 in Szczecin) is a Polish rower Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. María Florencia Labat (born June 12, 1971 in Pergamino Buenos Aires Province) was a professional female Tennis player from Argentina Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Adam Joseph Vella (born 12 June 1971 is a professional target shooter from Australia. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Stefano Pescosolido (born June 13, 1971) is a former Tennis player from Italy, who turned professional in 1989. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat William ("Tripp" Douglas Schwenk (born June 17, 1971 in Sarasota Florida) is a former Backstroke Swimmer from the Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Irene van Dyk (born June 21 1972 in Vereeniging, South Africa) is one of the world's best-known Netball players and the most capped Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" Warner (born June 22 1971 in Burlington Iowa) is an American football Quarterback Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Thomas Lund Helveg (born June 24, 1971) is a Danish professional Football (soccer player a Defensive midfielder and defender Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Nicole Dawn Livingstone OAM (born June 24, 1971) is a retired Australian Olympic swimmer and a television sports commentator and Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Massimiliano "Max" Biaggi born in Rome, Italy is a Motorcycle racer who currently resides in Monaco and in the United States Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Edward ("Eddie" Parenti (born June 26, 1971 in Montréal Quebec) is a former international freestyle and Butterfly Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Fabien Alain Barthez (born 28 June 1971 in Lavelanet) is a retired French football goalkeeper who played for the French national team Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Iván Ernesto Pérez Vargas (born June 29, 1971 in Havana) is a Water polo player from Spain, who was born in Cuba, but Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Hilary Rose (born 9 July 1971 in Sale Manchester, England) is a British Field hockey goalkeeper who plays for Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Joel "El Cepillo" Casamayor Johnson (born July 12, 1971 in Guantanamo) is a Cuban boxer, who turned pro after defecting Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Richard Marinus Anthonius Groenendaal (born July 13, 1971 in Den Bosch, Netherlands) is a professional Cyclo-cross cyclist Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Bernardo Gonçalves Pereira Mota (born July 14, 1971 in Lisbon) is a former Tennis player from Portugal, who turned professional in Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Willemina ("Wilma" Cornelia Adriana van Hofwegen-Van Rijn (born July 17, 1971 in Vlaardingen, Zuid-Holland) is a former Nico Mattan (born July 17, 1971) is a Belgian Road racing cyclist, who rides for the DFL-Cyclingnews-Litespeed. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Erik Alexander Jazet (born July 19, 1971 in Schiedam, Zuid-Holland) is a former Dutch Field hockey player who played 308 Vitali Vladimirovich Klitschko (Віталій Володимирович Кличко Vitaliy Volodymyrovych Klychko) born July 19, 1971) Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Mladen Rudonja (born July 26, 1971 in Koper) is a former Slovenian footballer who has represented his country at two major tournaments Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Mzukisi Sikali, ( July 30 1971 &ndash September 16 2005) was a South African boxer who served as a world champion in three 2005)

August

• August 1 — Lisa Flood, Canadian breaststroke swimmer
• August 4 — Jeff Gordon, American NASCAR driver
• August 4 — Christophe Mendy, Senegal-born French boxer
• August 5 — Darren Lange, Australian freestyle swimmer
• August 5 — Jude Menezes, Indian field hockey goalkeeper
• August 6 — Stéphane Lecat, French long-distance swimmer
• August 6 — Angela Postma, Dutch freestyle swimmer
• August 7 — Stephan Volkert, German rower
• August 8 — Johnny Balentina, Dutch baseball player
• August 8 — Ramón Sala, Spanish field hockey player
• August 8 — Ramandeep Singh, Indian field hockey midfielder
• August 9 — Davide Rebellin, Italian cyclist
• August 10 — Roy Keane, Irish footballer
• August 10 — Mario César Kindelán Mesa, Cuban amateur boxer
• August 12 — Svetlana Bondarenko, Ukrainian swimmer
• August 12 — Diana van der Plaats, Dutch swimmer
• August 12 — Pete Sampras, American tennis player
• August 14 — Andrea Peron, Italian cyclist
• August 15 — Umesh Parag, New Zealand field hockey player
• August 16 — Rulon Gardner, American wrestler
• August 18 — Jonathan Winter, New Zealand backstroke swimmer
• August 19 — Mary Joe Fernandez, American-Dominican tennis player
• August 21 — Jan Hempel, German diver
• August 23 — Demetrio Albertini, Italian footballer
• August 24 — Antoaneta Frenkeva, Bulgarian breaststroke swimmer
• August 25 — Andrew Baildon, Australian freestyle swimmer
• August 25 — Gilberto Simoni, Italian cyclist
• August 26 — Jeroen van Dijk, Dutch badminton player
• August 26 — Charles Friedek, German athlete
• August 26 — Lisa Keightley, Australian cricketer
• August 27 — Ernest Faber, Dutch footballer
• August 28 — Janet Evans, American Olympic swimming champion
• August 29 — Marco Sandy, Bolivian football (soccer) defender
• August 30 — Marianne Kriel, South African swimmer
• August 31 — Virna Dias, Brazilian volleyball player
• August 31 — Pádraig Harrington, Irish golfer

September

• September 1 — Hakan Şükür, Turkish footballer
• September 2 — Kjetil André Aamodt, Norwegian alpine skier
• September 2 — Gregory Corbitt, Australian field hockey striker
• September 2 — Tom Steels, Belgian cyclist
• September 3 — Paolo Montero, Uruguay football player
• September 4 — Bas van de Goor, Dutch volleyball player
• September 4 — Mark Knowles, Bahamian tennis player
• September 7 — Shane Mosley, American boxer
• September 8 — Daniel Petrov, Bulgarian boxer
• September 9 — Glen Housman, Australian long-distance swimmer
• September 9 — Serge Kats, Dutch sailor
• September 9 — Magali Messmer, Swiss triathlete
• September 10 — Carlo Silipo, Italian water polo player
• September 12 — Julian Golley, British triple jumper
• September 12 — Chandra Sturrup, Bahamian sprint athlete
• September 12 — Perry Ubeda, Dutch martial artist
• September 13 — Goran Ivanišević, Croatian tennis player
• September 13 — Katrin Kauschke, German field hockey player
• September 15 — Annamarie Thomas, Dutch speed skater
• September 16 — Karsten Kobs, German athlete
• September 17 — Jens Voigt, German cyclist
• September 18 — Lance Armstrong, American cyclist
• September 18 — Kate Starre, Australian field hockey midfielder
• September 19 — Mirnawan Nawawi, Malaysian field hockey player
• September 20 — Henrik Larsson, Swedish footballer
• September 22 — Trinko Keen, Dutch table tennis player
• September 24 — Linda Moes, Dutch swimmer
• September 26 — Anke Feller, German athlete
• September 27 — Cédric Penicaud, French breaststroke swimmer
• September 27 — Clarisse Rasoarizay, Malagasy long-distance runner
• September 28 — Sven Meinhardt, German field hockey player

October

• October 5 — Evelyn Carrera, Dominican Republic volleyball player
• October 5 — Carlos Espínola, Argentine sailor
• October 6 — Jorgelina Rimoldi, Argentine field hockey player
• October 13 — André Bergdølmo, Norwegian football player
• October 13 — Pyrros Dimas, Greek weightlifter
• October 20 — Kamiel Maase, Dutch long-distance runner
• October 21 — Johanne Bégin, Canadian water polo player
• October 22 — Amanda Coetzer, South African tennis player
• October 23 — Oliver Kurtz, German field hockey player
• October 23 — Suzanne Plesman, Dutch field hockey player
• October 25 — Pedro Martínez, Major League Baseball player
• October 25 — Geoffrey Prommayon, Dutch football player
• October 26 — Didier Martel, French football player
• October 30 — Suzan van der Wielen, Dutch field hockey player

November

• November 1 — Jorge Lombi, Argentinian field hockey player
• November 4 — Marco Büchel, Liechtensteiner alpine skier
• November 4 — Fred Mutuweta, Ugandan boxer
• November 6 — Laura Flessel-Colovic, French épée fencer
• November 11 — Ruslan Mashchenko, Russian hurdler
• November 12 — Linley Frame, Australian swimmer
• November 12 — Gert Thys, South African long-distance runner
• November 16 — Tanja Damaske, German javelin thrower
• November 16 — Alexander Popov, Russian swimming champion
• November 18 — Danny Heister, Dutch table tennis player
• November 18 — Bobby Julich, American cyclist
• November 19 — Michelle Andrews, Australian field hockey midfielder
• November 22 — Davidson and Osmond Ezinwa, Nigerian twins and sprinters
• November 23 — Christoph Bechmann, German field hockey player
• November 27 — Ingo Euler, German rower
• November 27 — Sam Smith, British tennis player
• November 30 — György Mizsei, Hungarian boxer
• November 30 — Gerard van Velde, Dutch speed skater

December

• December 3 — Henk Timmer, Dutch football player
• December 4 — Inge van den Broek, Dutch field hockey player
• December 6 — Richard Krajicek, Dutch tennis player who won Wimbledon (1996)
• December 6 — Carole Thate, Dutch field hockey player
• December 7 — Spira Grujic, Serbian football player
• December 9 — Cosme Prenafeta, Spanish volleyball player
• December 12 — Philip Boit, Kenyan cross-county skier
• December 12 — Sammy Korir, Kenyan long-distance runner
• December 12 — Khassaraporn Suta, Thai weightlifter
• December 17 — Beth Barr, American backstroke swimmer
• December 17 — Antoine Rigaudeau, French basketball player
• December 18 — Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, Spanish tennis player
• December 19 — Karen Pickering, British swimmer
• December 26 — Mika Nurmela, Finnish footbal player
• December 27 — Jonah Birir, Kenyan middle distance runner
• December 27 — Sabine Spitz, German mountainbiker
• December 27 — Falko Zandstra, Dutch speed skater
• December 28 — Sergi Barjuán, Spanish football player
• December 29 — Jeroen Blijlevens, Dutch cyclist
• December 30 — Kylie Foy, New Zealand field hockey striker
• December 31 — Jody Murphy, Port Stephens Pythons Cricket player

Deaths

• March 15 — Jean-Pierre Monser (22), Flemish cyclist
• April 4 — Carl Mays, Major League Baseball pitcher (1915-1929)
• April 13 — Michel Briere (21), star rookie ice-hockey player, Pittsburgh Penguins
• April 7 — Charles Pahud de Mortanges, Dutch two time Olympic equestrian gold medalist
• May 12 — Heinie Manush, Major League Baseball player (1923-1939)
• May 15 — Goose Goslin, Major League Baseball player (1921-1938)
• June 5 — Clare Dennis (55), Australian breaststroke swimmer (b. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Lisa Flood (born August 1, 1971 in Scarborough Ontario) is a former international Breaststroke Swimmer from Canada Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Jeffery Michael Gordon Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Christophe Mendy (born August 4, 1971 in Rouen, France) is a retired boxer who competed for France in the Heavyweight Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Darren Niel Lange (born 5 August 1971 in Toowoomba, Queensland) is a former freestyle Swimmer who competed for Australia at the Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Jude Menezes (born August 5, 1971 in Mumbai, Maharashtra) is a former Field hockey goalkeeper from India who made his international Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Stéphane Lecat (born August 6, 1971) is a former Long-distance Swimmer from France. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Angela Postma (born August 6, 1971 in Ede, Gelderland) is a former freestyle Swimmer from The Netherlands, who Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Randolph Benito ("Johnny" Balentina (born August 8, 1971 in Willemstad, Curaçao) is a Dutch Baseball player Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Ramón Sala Vallmonrat (born August 8, 1971 in Terrassa, Catalonia) is a former Field hockey defender from Spain, Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Ramandeep Singh Grewal (born August 8, 1971 in Chandigarh) is a former Field hockey midfielder from India, who made his international Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Davide Rebellin (born 9 August 1971 in San Bonifacio, Province of Verona) is an Italian Road bicycle racer. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971 in Mayfield, Cork) is an Irish former professional footballer and the current manager of Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Mario César Kindelán Mesa (born August 10, 1971 in Holguín) is a former two time Olympic Gold Medalist amateur boxer Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Svetlana Bondarenko (born August 12, 1971 in Zaporizhzhia) is a former Breaststroke Swimmer from Ukraine, who won Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Adriana (“Diana” van der Plaats (born August 12, 1971 in Utrecht) is a former freestyle Swimmer from The Netherlands Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Petros “Pete” Sampras (born August 12, 1971) is a former World No Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Andrea Peron (born August 14, 1971 in Varese) is an Italian former professional Road bicycle racer. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Umesh Vasan Parag (born August 15, 1971 in Wellington) is a former Field hockey player from New Zealand, who finished in eighth position Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Rulon Gardner (born August 16, 1971 in Afton Wyoming) is an amateur wrestler in the Greco-Roman discipline from the United Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Jonathan David Winter (born August 18, 1971 in Masterton) is a former Backstroke Swimmer from New Zealand, who competed Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Mary Joe Fernandez Godsick (Maria Jose Fernandez (born August 19 1971 in the Dominican Republic) is a former professional Tennis player from the United States and Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Jan Hempel (born August 21, 1971 in Dresden) is a German diver who competed at the 1988, 1992, 1996 Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Demetrio Albertini (born August 23, 1971) is an Italian former professional football Midfielder who spent most of his career with Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Antoaneta Frenkeva (Bulgarian Антоанета Френкева (born August 24 1971 is a former Breaststroke Swimmer from Bulgaria, who won Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Andrew James Baildon (born 25 August 1971 in Southport Queensland) is a former freestyle Swimmer from Australia, who competed in two consecutive Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Gilberto Simoni (born August 25, 1971, Palù di Giovo, Province of Trento) is an Italian professional Road bicycle racer Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Charles Michael Friedek (born August 26, 1971 in Gießen) is a German Triple jumper who became world champion in 1999 with a jump Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Lisa Maree Keightley is an Australian cricketer She was born on 26 August 1971 in Mudgee, New South Wales and was a right handed batsman and occasional right arm Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Ernest Anthonius Jacobus Faber (born August 27, 1971 in Geldrop, Noord-Brabant) is a retired football defender from the Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Janet Elizabeth Evans (born August 28, 1971) is a American competitive Swimmer. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Marco Antonio Sandy Sansusty (born August 29, 1971 in Cochabamba) is a former Bolivian Football defender. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Marianne Kriel (born August 30, 1971 in Bellville Western Cape) is a former Backstroke and freestyle Swimmer from Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Virna Cristine Dantas Dias (born August 31, 1971 in Natal Rio Grande do Norte) is a retired Volleyball player from Brazil, who Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Background Harrington was born in Ballyroan, Dublin, Ireland, the youngest of five sons of Patrick and Breda Harrington Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Hakan Şükür (born September 1, 1971 in Sakarya, Turkey) is a former Turkish footballer who played as a Striker Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Kjetil André Aamodt (born September 2, 1971 in Oslo Norway) is a retired Norwegian Alpine skier, one of the most decorated in history Gregory ("Greg" Corbitt (born September 2, 1971 in Perth Western Australia) is a former Field hockey striker from Australia Tom Steels (born September 2, 1971, Sint-Gillis-Waas) is a Belgian professional Road bicycle racer, specialising in sprint finishes Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Paolo Roland Montero Iglesias (born September 3, 1971 in Montevideo) is a former Uruguayan footballer who played as a Central Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Sebastiaan ("Bas" Jacques Henri van de Goor (born September 4, 1971 in Oss, Noord-Brabant) is a retired Volleyball Finals (84 Won (49 Runner-ups (37 Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. "Sugar" Shane Mosley (born September 7, 1971) is a boxer from Pomona California. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Daniel Bozhilov Petrov (born September 8, 1971 in Varna) is a Bulgarian boxer. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Glen Clifford Housman (born September 9, 1971 in Rockhampton Queensland) was an Australian long-distance freestyle swimmer of the 1980s Magali Messmer (later di Marco, born September 9, 1971 in La Chaux-de-Fonds) is a triathlete from Switzerland. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Carlo Silipo (born September 10, 1971 in Napoli) is a retired Water polo player from Italy, who represented his native country Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Julian Golley (born 1971-09-12) is a British Triple jumper He won the gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada Chandra Sturrup (born September 12, 1971) is a Bahamian track and field sprint athlete Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Goran Šimun Ivanišević ( ɡǒran iʋanǐːʃɛʋiʨ born in Split, Croatia, Yugoslavia on September 13 1971 is a former professional Tennis Katrin Kauschke (born September 13, 1971 in Braunschweig, Niedersachsen) is a former Field hockey midfield player from Germany Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Annamarie Thomas ( 15 september 1971, Emmeloord) is a former Dutch Speed skater. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Karsten Kobs (born September 16 1971 in Dortmund) is a German Hammer thrower whose personal best throw is 82 Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Jens Voigt (born September 17, 1971 in Grevesmühlen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania) is a German professional Road bicycle racer Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson September 18 1971 is an American professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTeam Team Astana Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Kate Starre (born 18 September 1971 in Armadale Western Australia) is a former Field hockey midfielder from Australia who competed for her native country in three Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Henrik Edward Larsson, MBE (ˈhɛnrɪk ˈlɑːʂɔn born September 20 1971 in Helsingborg, Scania) is a Swedish footballer, Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Trinko Keen (born 22 September 1971, Wageningen) is a Dutch professional Table tennis player Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Linda Moes (born September 24, 1971 in Veendam, Groningen) is a former Breaststroke Swimmer from The Netherlands Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Anke Feller (born 26 September 1971 in Göttingen) is a retired German sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Cédric Penicaud (born September 27, 1971) is a retired Breaststroke Swimmer from France, who represented his native country Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Clarisse Rasoarizay (born September 27, 1971) is a Long-distance runner from Madagascar, who represented her native African Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Sven Meinhardt (born September 28, 1971 in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen) is a former Field hockey forward from Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Evelyn Carrera Pichardo (born October 5, 1971) is a female Volleyball player from the Dominican Republic, who competed at the 2004 Summer Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Carlos Mauricio Espínola (born October 5, 1971 in Corrientes) is an Argentine Windsurfer Nicknamed Camau Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Jorgelina Rimoldi (born October 6, 1971) is a Field hockey player from Argentina, who won the silver medal with the national women's Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees André Bergdølmo (born October 13, 1971) is a Norwegian footballer. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Pyrros Dimas (Πύρρος Δήμας Pirro Dhima born October 13, 1971) is a Greek weightlifter and three-time Olympic champion Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Kamiel Maase (born October 20, 1971 in Nijmegen, Gelderland) is a Long-distance runner from the Netherlands, Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Johanne Bégin (born October 21, 1971 in Vanier Quebec) is a Canadian Water polo player Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Amanda Coetzer (born October 22 1971 in Hoopstad, South Africa) is the most accomplished female professional Tennis player from Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Oliver Kurtz (born October 23, 1971) is a former Field hockey forward from Germany, who won the gold medal with the Men's National Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Suzanne Barbara Plesman (born October 23, 1971 in Den Haag, Zuid-Holland) is a former Field hockey defence and midfield player Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Suzan Jacobien Unia van der Wielen (born October 30, 1971 in Emmen, Drenthe) is a former Field hockey player from The Netherlands Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Jorge Maximiliano Lombi (born November 1, 1971 in Buenos Aires) is a Field hockey player from Argentina, who made his debut for Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Marco Büchel (born November 4, 1971 in Walenstadt, Switzerland) is a Liechtensteiner Skier, who participated in five Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Fred Mutuweta (born November 4, 1971 in Kampala) is a retired Lightweight boxer from Uganda, who represented his native Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Laura Flessel-Colovic (born November 6, 1971 in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe) is a French épée fencer Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Ruslan Mashchenko (born November 11, 1971 in Voronezh) is a retired Hurdler from Russia, who is best known for winning two silver Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Linley Margaret Frame (born November 12, 1971 in Melbourne, Victoria) is a former Olympic Swimmer from Australia, Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Gert Thys (born November 12, 1971 in Prieska, Northern Cape) is a Long-distance runner from South Africa, who Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Tanja Damaske (born November 11, 1971 in Berlin) is a former female Javelin thrower from Germany, best known for winning the gold Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Aleksandr Vladimirovich Popov (also Alexander Popov Александр Владимирович Попов (born November 16, 1971) is a Russian former Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Danny Heister (born 18 November 1971, Zevenaar) is a Dutch professional Table tennis player Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Robert Julich, most commonly referred to as Bobby Julich, (born on November 18, 1971, in Corpus Christi, Texas) was an American Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Michelle ("Shelley" Andrews (born 19 November 1971 in Newcastle New South Wales) is a former Field hockey midfielder from Australia who was a member of Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Davidson Ezinwa (born November 22, 1971) is a former sprinter from Nigeria. Osmond Ezinwa (born November 22, 1971) is a former sprinter from Nigeria. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Christoph Bechmann (born November 23, 1971 in Speyer am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz) is a Field hockey player from Germany Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Samantha Smith (born November 27, 1971 in Loughton, Essex, England) was the number 1 ranked British ladies Tennis Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats György Mizsei (born November 30, 1971 in Kiskunfélegyháza) was a Hungarian boxer, who won a bronze medal in the Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Gerard Pieter Hendrik van Velde (born 30 November 1971 in Wapenveld, The Netherlands) is a retired Dutch speedskater, and was Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Henk Timmer (born 3 December 1971 in Hierden, Harderwijk) is a Dutch football goalkeeper currently playing for Eredivisie "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Richard Peter Stanislav Krajicek (born December 6 1971 is a Dutch former professional Tennis player Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Carole Helene Antoinette Thate (born December 6, 1971 in Utrecht) is a former Dutch Field hockey player who played 168 international Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Spira Grujić (born 7 December 1971 in Priština, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia) is a footballer from Serbia. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Cosme Prenafeta García (born December 9, 1971 in Barcelona, Catalonia) is a Spanish Volleyball player who represented Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Philip Kimely Boit (born December 12, 1971 in Eldoret) is a cross-county skier and the first Kenyan to participate in the Winter Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Sammy Korir (born December 12, 1971) is a Long-distance runner from Kenya, who raced into the history books as only the second man Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Khassaraporn Suta (born December 12, 1971) is a Thai weightlifter who competed in the women's 58 kg at the 2000 Summer Olympics Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Elizabeth Cynthia ("Beth" Barr (born December 17, 1971) is a former Backstroke Swimmer from the United States, who Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Antoine Roger Rigaudeau (born December 17, 1971 in Cholet) nicknamed Le Roi (The King is a retired French professional Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Aránzazu (Arantxa Isabel Maria Sanchez Vicario (born December 18 1971 in Barcelona) is a former World No Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Karen Pickering (born December 19, 1971 in Brighton) is a former freestyle Swimmer from Great Britain, who made her Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Mika "Nure" Nurmela (born December 26, 1971 in Oulu) is a Finnish footballer who currently plays for RoPS in Finland's Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Jonah Birir (born December 27, 1971 in Eldama Ravine, Koibatek) is a former Kenyan middle distance runner Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Falko Zandstra (born December 27 1971 in Heerenveen, Friesland) is a former Dutch speed skater. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Sergi, full name Sergi Barjuán i Esclusa (born December 28, 1971 in Les Franqueses del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Jeroen Johannes Hendrikus Blijlevens (born December 29, 1971 in Gilze-Rijen, Noord Brabant) is a retired Road bicycle racer from the Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Kylie Anne Foy (born December 30, 1971 in Auckland New Zealand) is a former Field hockey striker from New Zealand who finished sixth with her Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Carl William Mays ( November 12 1891 &ndash April 4 1971) was one of the better right-handed Pitchers in Major League Baseball Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Michel Brière ( October 21, 1949 &ndash April 13, 1971) was an NHL hockey player whose NHL career was cut short due to an automobile accident The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Charles Ferdinand Pahud de Mortanges ( May 13, 1896 in The Hague – April 7, 1971 in The Hague) was a Dutch Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Henry Emmett Manush ( July 20 1901 &ndash May 12 1971) nicknamed Heinie, was an American Left fielder Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Leon Allen Goslin ( October 16, 1900 – May 15, 1971) better known as Goose Goslin, was a Left fielder in Major League Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Clara "Clare" Dennis (7 March 1916 &ndash 5 June 1971 was an Australian Breaststroke swimmer of the 1930s who won the gold medal in the 200 m breaststroke at 1916)
• June 17 — Christopher Morris, American cricketer
• June 30 — Georgi Asparuhov (28), Bulgarian football (soccer) player, in a car crash
• July 11 — Pedro Rodríguez, Mexican Race Car Driver in a racing accident. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Chris Morris may refer to Chris Morris (activist (born 1979 gay rights activist Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Georgi R Asparuhov (Георги Аспарухов (sometimes spelled Asparoukhov) nicknamed Gundi ( May 4, 1943 &ndash June 30 Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Pedro Rodríguez ( 18 January 1940 &ndash 11 July 1971) was a Mexican Grand Prix motor racing driver
• October 24 — Chuck Hughes, Detroit Lions wide receiver, collapsed during a game
• December 14 — Dick Tiger, Nigerian boxer (b. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Charles Frederick Hughes ( March 2, 1943 - October 24, 1971) was an American football Wide receiver in the National The Detroit Lions are an American football team based in Detroit Michigan. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Dick Tiger CBE (born Richard Ihetu August 14, 1929 - December 14 1971) was a boxer from Amaigbo 1929)

Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

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