Years in sports:	1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981
Centuries:	19th century · 20th century · 21st century
Decades:	1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s
Years:	1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981

Contents 1 Artistic Gymnastics 2 Athletics 2.1 Marathon 3 Auto racing 4 Baseball 5 Basketball 6 Boxing 7 Cycling 8 Dogsled racing 9 Field hockey 10 Figure skating 11 Football (American) 12 Football (Australian rules football) 13 Football (Canadian) 14 Football (Soccer) 15 Golf 16 Thoroughbred horse racing 17 Harness racing 18 Ice hockey 19 Rowing 20 Skiing 21 Snooker 22 Speed skating 23 Swimming 23.1 Events 23.2 Records 24 Tennis 25 Triathlon 26 Volleyball 27 Water Polo 28 General sporting events 29 Awards 30 Births 30.1 January 30.2 February 30.3 March 30.4 April 30.5 May 30.6 June 30.7 July 30.8 August 30.9 September 30.10 October 30.11 November 30.12 December 31 Deaths

Artistic Gymnastics

• World Artistic Gymnastics Championships:
  • Men's all-around champion: Nikolai Andrianov, USSR
  • Women's all-around champion: Elena Mukhina, USSR
  • Men's team competition champion: Japan
  • Women's team competition champion: USSR

Athletics

For an extensive coverage see 1978 in athletics (track and field)

Marathon

• August 11 — Commonwealth Games Marathon, Edmonton, Canada
  • Men's Winner: Gidamis Shahanga (TAN) 2:15:40

• September 3 — European Championships Marathon, Prague, Czechoslovakia
  • Men's Winner: Leonid Moseyev (URS) 2:11:58

• December 3 — Fukuoka Marathon, Japan
  • Men's Winner: Toshihiko Seko (JPN) 2:10:21

• December 17 — Asian Games Marathon, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Men's Winner: Mineteru Sakamoto (JPN) 2:15:30

Auto racing

• USAC - A J Foyt won final season championship under USAC. This page indexes the individual year in sports pages Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1975 in athletics (track and field Marathon August Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1976 in athletics (track and field Marathon May Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1977 in athletics (track and field Marathon August Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Alexander Dityatin, USSR Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1980 in athletics (track and field World Records June 12 &mdash Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Yuri Korolev, USSR 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 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Artistic gymnastics is a discipline of Gymnastics. Competitive gymnasts perform short routines (ranging from approximately 30 to 90 Seconds on different apparatus The 19th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships were held in Strasbourg, France, in 1978. Nikolai Ost Yefimovich Andrianov (Никола́й Ефи́мович Андриа́нов (b The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Elena Vyacheslavovna Mukhina ( Russian:Елена Вячеславовна Мухина ( June 1, 1960 - December 22, 2006) born in The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42 Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation The 1978 Commonwealth Games were held in Edmonton Alberta, Canada from 3 August-12 1978 Edmonton (ˈɛdmɨntɨn is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. Gidamis Shahanga (born September 4, 1957 in Katesh) is a retired Tanzanian long-distance runner who specialized in the 10000 metres Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius The 12th European Championships in Athletics were held from August 29 to September 3, 1978 in Prague, the capital city of Czechoslovakia Prague (ˈprɑːg Praha (ˈpraɦa see also other names) is the Capital and Largest city of the Czech Republic. Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Leonid Nikolaevich Moseyev (Леонид Николаевич Мосеев born October 21, 1952) is a retired Long-distance runner from Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French 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. Toshihiko Seko (瀬古利彦 Seko Toshihiko born July 15, 1956 in Kuwana Mie) is a Japanese long-distance runner a world-class marathon Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila The 8th Asian Games were held from December 9, 1978 to December 20, 1978 in Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (krūŋtʰêːp máhǎːnákʰɔn) or Krung Thep ( for short is the Capital, largest Auto racing (also known as automobile racing, motor racing or car racing) is a Motorsport involving Racing Cars It 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 Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr (born January 16, 1935, in Houston, Texas) is a retired American Automobile racing driver
  • CART, Championship Auto Racing Teams open wheel racing established in the United States. 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 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
  • Indianapolis 500 - won by Al Unser Snr
• Touring car racing: Peter Brock and Jim Richards won the Bathurst 1000, driving a Holden Torana

Baseball

• World Series: New York Yankees win 4 games to 2 over the Los Angeles Dodgers. 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 Touring car racing is a general term for a number of distinct Auto racing competitions in heavily-modified street cars Peter Geoffrey Brock AM ( 26 February, 1945 – 8 September, 2006) otherwise known as "Peter Perfect" "The Jim Richards (born September 2 1947) is a New Zealand Racing driver who has spent most of his racing life in Australia. The Bathurst 1000 (currently officially known as the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000) is a touring car race held annually at Mount Panorama Circuit The Holden Torana was a car produced by General Motors - Holden (GM-H the Australian subsidiary of General Motors. 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 New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Series MVP is Bucky Dent, New York

Basketball

• Wilt Chamberlain is elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame, along with coaches Sam Barry, Eddie Hickey, John McLendon, Ray Meyer and Pete Newell, and referee Jim Enright

• NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship:
  • Kentucky wins 94-88 over Duke

• NBA Finals:
  • Washington Bullets won 4 games to 3 over the Seattle SuperSonics

• FIBA World Championship
  • Yugoslavia World Champion

Boxing

• February 15 – Leon Spinks defeats Muhammad Ali by decision in 15 rounds to win the world's Heavyweight title. Bucky Dent (born November 25, 1951) born Russell Earl O'Dey, is an American former Major League Baseball player and manager 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 Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain (August 21 1936&ndashOctober 12 1999 nicknamed Wilt the Stilt, The Big Dipper, and Chairman of the Boards The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in downtown Springfield Massachusetts, honors players who have shown exceptional skill at Basketball Justin McCarthy "Sam" Barry ( December 17 1892 – September 23 1950) was an American collegiate athletic Edgar S "Eddie" Hickey ( December 20, 1902 in Reynolds, Nebraska, United States – December 5, 1980 John B McLendon Jr ( April 15, 1915 &ndash October 8, 1999) was an American Basketball coach Raymond Joseph Meyer ( December 18 1913 &ndash March 17 2006) was an American men's collegiate basketball coach from Peter Francis "Pete" Newell (born August 3, 1915 in Vancouver British Columbia) is a former college men's Basketball coach and current Jim Enright (born 2 November, 1954) is a Pornographic film director The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single elimination Tournament held each spring featuring 65 College basketball teams in the The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public, Co-educational, University, and is also the state's land-grant university located Duke University is a private Research University located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. The Seattle SuperSonics (also called the Seattle Sonics) were an American professional Basketball team based in Seattle Washington that played The FIBA World Championship is a world Basketball tournament for men's national teams held quadrennially by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA See also Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Leon Spinks (born July 11 1953 in St Louis Missouri) is a former boxer. Biography Early life Cassius Clay Jr was born on January 17 1942

• May 6 to 20 – Second World Amateur Boxing Championships held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia
  • Light Flyweight (– 48 kg): Stephen Muchoki (Kenya)
  • Flyweight (– 51 kg): Henryk Średnicki (Poland)
  • Bantamweight (– 54 kg): Adolfo Horta (Cuba)
  • Featherweight (– 57 kg): Ángel Herrera (Cuba)
  • Lightweight (– 60 kg): Andeh Davidson (Nigeria)
  • Light Welterweight (– 63,5 kg): Valery Lvov (Soviet Union)
  • Welterweight (– 67 kg): Valery Rachkov (Soviet Union)
  • Light Middleweight (– 71 kg): Viktor Savchenko (Soviet Union)
  • Middleweight (– 75 kg): José Gómez (Cuba)
  • Light Heavyweight (– 81 kg): Sixto Soria (Cuba)
  • Heavyweight (> 81 kg): Teófilo Stevenson (Cuba)

• September 15 – Muhammad Ali recovers the world's Heavyweight title, beating Leon Spinks by decision in their rematch. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held The Men's 1978 World Amateur Boxing Championships were held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia from May 6 to 20. Belgrade (Београд Beograd is the Capital and largest city of Serbia. See also Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian Stephen ("Steve" Muchoki (born December 23, 1956) is a retired Flyweight boxer from Kenya, who had an excellent career Adolfo Horta (born October 3, 1957) is a retired boxer from Cuba, who won the silver medal in the Men's Featherweight division (&ndash 57 kg Ángel Herrera may refer to Ángel Herrera Oria, Spanish journalist politician Catholic lay leader and later priest bishop and cardinal Ángel Andeh Davidson (born January 17, 1956) is a retired boxer from Nigeria, who won the world title in the Lightweight division (&ndash Viktor Grigorievich Savchenko (Виктор Григорьевич Савченко (born September 17, 1952) is a retired boxer, who represented the José Gómez Mustelier (born January 28, 1959) was a Cuban boxer, who won the the middleweight gold medal at the 1980 Summer Sixto Soria Savigne (born April 27, 1954) is a Cuban boxer, who won the silver medal in the men's Light Heavyweight (81 kg category at the Teófilo Stevenson Lawrence or Teófilo Stevenson (born March 29, 1952) is a former Cuban boxer who made history in amateur Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. It is the first time a boxer wins the world Heavyweight title for a third time.

Cycling

• Giro d'Italia won by Johan de Muynck of Belgium
• Tour de France - Bernard Hinault of France
• World Cycling Championship: Gerrie Knetemann of Netherlands

Dogsled racing

• Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Champion:
  • Dick Mackey won with lead dogs: Skipper & Shrew

Field hockey

• Men's World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Gold Medal: Pakistan
  • Silver Medal: The Netherlands
  • Bronze Medal: Australia

• Men's European Nations Cup in Hannover, West Germany
  • Gold Medal: West Germany
  • Silver Medal: The Netherlands
  • Bronze Medal: England

• Men's Champions Trophy in Lahore, Pakistan
  • Gold Medal: Pakistan
  • Silver Medal: Australia
  • Bronze Medal: Great Britain

• Women's World Cup in Madrid, Spain
  • Gold Medal: The Netherlands
  • Silver Medal: West Germany
  • Bronze Medal: Argentina / Belgium

• March 11 - In an international women's field hockey match at Wembley Stadium, London. Cycling is the use of Bicycles or - less commonly - Unicycles Tricycles Quadricycles and other similar wheeled Human powered vehicles The Giro d'Italia ( Tour of Italy) also simply known as The Giro, is a long distance Road bicycle racing Stage race for professional Johan de Muynck (born May 30, 1948 in Sleidinge, East-Flanders) is a Belgian former professional road racing Cyclist from The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those History See also:CategoryTour de France by year The dominant sports newspaper in France Bernard Hinault (born 14 November, 1954 in Yffiniac, Brittany) is a French cyclist known for five victories in the This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI organises World Championships to determine world champion cyclists Gerrie Knetemann ( March 6, 1951 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland &ndash November 2, 2004 in Bergen, Noord-Holland The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Dogsled racing, more accurately referred to as Sleddog Racing is a winter dog sport involving the timed competition of teams of Sleddogs that pull a sled The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, usually just called the " Iditarod " is an annual Sled dog race in Alaska, where mushers Dick Mackey is an American dog musher who won the 1049-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across the U Field hockey is a Team sport in which players attempt to score goals by hitting the Ball across the pitch with a stick Buenos Aires is the Capital and largest city of Argentina. It is geographically located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. Hanover (i ( haˈnoːfɐ on the river Leine, is the capital of the federal state of Lower Saxony ( Niedersachsen West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( ( lahor is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and is the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty England drew with the United States of America: 2-2.

Figure skating

• World Figure Skating Championships:
  • Men's champion: Charles Tickner, United States
  • Ladies' champion: Anett Pötzsch, Germany
  • Pair skating champions: Irina Rodnina & Alexander Zaitsev, Soviet Union
  • Ice dancing champions: Natalia Linichuk & Gennadi Karponossov, Soviet Union

Football (American)

• Super Bowl XII: Dallas Cowboys won 27-10 over the Denver Broncos
• The Holy Roller Game: Oakland Raiders vs San Diego Chargers, September 10, 1978. Figure skating is an athletic Sport in which individuals pairs or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging The World Figure Skating Championships ( "Worlds") is an annual Figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which Charles Tickner (born November 13, 1953 in Lafayette CA) is an American figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1978 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Anett Pötzsch (born June 3 1960) is a German Figure skater. Pötzsch was born in Karl-Marx-Stadt, GDR (today Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Irina Konstantinovna Rodnina (Ирина Константиновна Роднина born September 12, 1949, Moscow, Russian SFSR) is one Alexander Gennadiyevich Zaitsev (Александр Геннадиевич Зайцев born June 16, 1952) is a World and Olympic Figure The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Natalia Linichuk (Наталья Владимировна Линичук born February 6, 1956 in Moscow) is a Russian former competitive Gennadi Michailovitch Karponossov (Геннадий Михайлович Карпоносов born November 21 1950, in Moscow, Russian SFSR The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 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 American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with Super Bowl XII was an American football game played on January 15, 1978 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Louisiana The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. In American football, the Holy Roller was an infamous controversial game-winning play executed by the Oakland Raiders against the San Diego Chargers on The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego California.

Football (Australian rules football)

• Victorian Football League
  • Hawthorn wins the 82nd VFL Premiership (Hawthorn 18. 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 13 (121) d North Melbourne 15. North Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Kangaroos, is an Australian rules football club in the Australian Football League. 13 (103))
  • Brownlow Medal awarded to Malcolm Blight (North Melbourne)

Football (Canadian)

• Grey Cup: Edmonton Eskimos win 20-13 over the Montreal Alouettes
• Vanier Cup: Queen's Golden Gaels win 16-3 over the UBC Thunderbirds

Football (Soccer)

For an extensive coverage see 1978 in football (soccer)

• Football World Cup: Argentina wins 3-1 (after extra time) over the Netherlands
• England - FA Cup: Ipswich Town won 1-0 over Arsenal
• England - League: Nottingham Forest won the championship as well as the League Cup
• The Major Indoor Soccer League begins operations in the United States. For the list of winners of the award see List of Brownlow Medal winners. Malcolm Jack Blight AM (16 February 1950 - is a former champion Australian rules football player and coach and current television commentator 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 Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian Football League team based in Edmonton Alberta. The Montreal Alouettes ( French: les Alouettes de Montréal) are a Canadian Football League team based in Montreal, Quebec. 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 Queen's Golden Gaels are the athletic teams that represent Queen's University in Kingston Ontario, Canada. The UBC Thunderbirds are the athletic teams that represent the University of British Columbia in the University Endowment Lands just outside the city limits of 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 1978 throughout the world The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the World Cup was held in Argentina between June 1 and June 25. The Argentina national football team is the national football team of Argentina and is controlled by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA The Netherlands national football team is the national football team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here The Football League First Division was the highest division of The Football League between 1993 and 2004 and the highest division of English football overall between Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English professional football club based at the City Ground in West Bridgford, a suburb of Nottingham This article is about the 1978-1992 Major Indoor Soccer League.

Golf

Men's golf

• Grand Slam of golf results:
  1. April 6-9 - The Masters - Gary Player
  2. June 15-18 - US Open - Andy North
  3. July 12-15 - British Open - Jack Nicklaus
  4. August 3-6 - PGA Championship - John Mahaffey
• PGA tour's leading money winner for the year: Tom Watson - $362,429

Women's golf

• US Women's Open - Hollis Stacy
• LPGA Championship - Nancy Lopez
• Nancy Lopez: leading money winner on the LPGA tour, earning $189,213. The Grand Slam in golf is winning all the golf's major championships in the same calendar year 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 Background and family Gary Player was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, the youngest of Harry and Muriel Player's three children The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US Amateur wins (2 1969 Wisconsin Amateur 1971 Western Amateur Professional wins (13 PGA Tour wins (3 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 For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. 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 Amateur wins (1 1970 NCAA Championship Professional wins (14 PGA Tour wins (10 1973 (1 Founded in 1916 the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA of America is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens Florida, and is the largest working sports organization Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US Amateur career Stacy was born in Savannah Georgia. As an amateur she won the United States Girls' Junior Golf Championship three times still the only player 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 Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U Amateur career Lopez was born in Torrance California. She won the New Mexico Women's Amateur at age 12 and the U 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

• Australia - Melbourne Cup - Arwon
• Canada - Queen's Plate - Regal Embrace
• France - Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe - Alleged
• Ireland - Irish Derby Stakes - Shirley Heights

• English Triple Crown Races:
  1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes - Roland Gardens
  2. Epsom Derby - Shirley Heights
  3. St. Leger Stakes - Julio Mariner

• July 13: At Belmont Park, Elmont, New York, star jockey Ron Turcotte is injured in a racing accident that leaves him a paraplegic, ending his riding career. 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. Arwon (foaled September 8, 1973 died May 25, 2007) was a New Zealand bred Thoroughbred Racehorse, by Aritzo 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. 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 Alleged (1974-2000 was a champion American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse best remembered as winning back-to-back Prix de l'Arc de Triomphes in 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 Shirley Heights ( 1975 - 1997) was a British-bred and British-trained Thoroughbred race horse, winner of the Epsom Derby in 1978 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 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 Shirley Heights ( 1975 - 1997) was a British-bred and British-trained Thoroughbred race horse, winner of the Epsom Derby in 1978 The St Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom open to three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to History and Information It is world-famous as the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. Elmont is a hamlet (and Census-designated place) as well as a bedroom suburb of New York City in Long Island, Nassau County New York Ron Joseph Morel Turcotte (born July 22, 1941 in Drummond, New Brunswick, Canada) is a Hall of Fame Thoroughbred Race

• Affirmed, ridden by jockey Steve Cauthen, wins the United States Triple Crown Races by narrowly defeating Alydar in all three races:
  1. May 6 - Kentucky Derby - Affirmed, Alydar
  2. Preakness Stakes - Affirmed, Alydar
  3. Belmont Stakes - Affirmed, Alydar

Harness racing

• United States Pacing Triple Crown races:
  1. Cane Pace - Armbro Tiger
  2. Little Brown Jug - Happy Escort
  3. Messenger Stakes - Abercrombie

• United States Trotting Triple Crown races:
  1. Hambletonian - Speedy Somolli
  2. Yonkers Trot - Speedy Somolli
  3. Kentucky Futurity - Doublemint

• Australian Inter Dominion Harness Racing Championship:
  • Pacers: Markovina
  • Trotters: Derby Royale

Ice hockey

• Art Ross Memorial Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer during the regular season: Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens

• Hart Memorial Trophy for the NHL's Most Valuable Player: Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens

• Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens win 4 games to 2 over the Boston Bruins

• World Hockey Championship
  • Men's champion: Soviet Union defeated Czechoslovakia
  • Junior Men's champion: Soviet Union defeated Sweden
  • Note: In the early years of the Junior tournament, Canada did not send a true National Junior team to the event. Affirmed ( February 21, 1975 – January 12, 2001) was an American Thoroughbred race Horse who was the eleventh Steve Cauthen (born May 1, 1960 in Covington Kentucky) is an American Jockey. 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 Alydar ( March 23, 1975, Calumet Farm - November 15, 1990) was a chestnut colt and an American Thoroughbred Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. 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 Affirmed ( February 21, 1975 – January 12, 2001) was an American Thoroughbred race Horse who was the eleventh Alydar ( March 23, 1975, Calumet Farm - November 15, 1990) was a chestnut colt and an American Thoroughbred The Preakness Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race 1-3/16 mile (1 Affirmed ( February 21, 1975 – January 12, 2001) was an American Thoroughbred race Horse who was the eleventh Alydar ( March 23, 1975, Calumet Farm - November 15, 1990) was a chestnut colt and an American Thoroughbred The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious American Grade I stakes race held yearly in June at Belmont Park in Elmont New York. 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Rowing

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Skiing

• Alpine Skiing
  • The men's overall season champion: Ingemar Stenmark, Sweden
  • The women's overall season champion: Hanni Wenzel, Liechtenstein

Snooker

• World Snooker Championship: Ray Reardon beats Perrie Mans 25-18
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Speed skating

• First ISU Short Track Speed Skating Championships for men and ladies held in Solihull, UK

Swimming

Events

• The third FINA World Championships held in West-Berlin, West Germany

Records

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Tennis

• Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
  1. Australian Open - Guillermo Vilas
  2. French Open - Björn Borg
  3. Wimbledon championships - Björn Borg
  4. US Open - Jimmy Connors

• Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
  1. Australian Open - Chris O'Neil
  2. French Open - Virginia Ruzici
  3. Wimbledon championships - Martina Navratilova
  4. US Open - Chris Evert

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• Total prize money at US Open exceeds US $500,000.

Triathlon

• First Ironman Triathlon held in Hawaii

Volleyball

• Men's World Championship in Rome, Italy
  • Gold Medal: Soviet Union
  • Silver Medal: Italy
  • Bronze Medal: Cuba

Water Polo

• Men's World Championship in West-Berlin, West Germany
  • Gold Medal: Italy
  • Silver Medal: Hungary
  • Bronze Medal: Yugoslavia

General sporting events

• Third All-Africa Games held in Algiers, Algeria

• Eighth Asian Games held in Bangkok, Thailand

• British Commonwealth Games held in Edmonton, Canada

• Ninth Winter Universiade held in Špindlerův Mlýn, Czechoslovakia

Awards

• Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year: Ron Guidry, Major League Baseball
• Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year: Nancy Lopez, LPGA golf

Births

January

• January 4 — Dominik Hrbaty, Slovakian tennis player
• January 8 — Lovrenco Franičević, Croatian butterfly swimmer
• January 8 — Gennaro Gattuso, Italian football player
• January 12 — Bonaventure Kalou, Ivorian football (soccer) player
• January 13 — Nenad Buljan, Croatian freestyle swimmer
• January 14 — Eddie Berlin, American football player
• January 14 — Shawn Crawford, American athlete
• January 16 — Koldo Gil, Spanish road racing cyclist
• January 17 — Petra Mandula, Hungarian tennis player
• January 18 — Thor Hushovd, Norwegian cyclist
• January 18 — Bogdan Lobont, Romanian football (soccer) player
• January 18 — Stev Theloke, German swimmer
• January 19 — Zbigniew Malkowski, Polish football (soccer) player
• January 19 — Megan Sargeant, Australian field hockey player
• January 20 — Lim Jung-Woo, South Korean field hockey player
• January 26 — Corina Morariu, American tennis player
• January 27 — Dipsy Selolwane, Botswana football (soccer) player
• January 28 — Gianluigi Buffon, Italian football (soccer) player
• January 28 — Takumo Sato, Japanese Formula 1-driver
• January 28 — Paul Wettlaufer, Canadian field hockey player
• January 30 — Michael Stember, American track and field athlete
• January 31 — Clemens Arnold, German field hockey goalkeeper

February

• February 3 — Beat Hefti, Swiss bobsledder
• February 6 — Rustam Saidov, Uzbek boxer
• February 10 — André Raposo, Brazilian water polo player
• February 17 — Amir Hadad, Israeli tennis player
• February 23 — Dóra Györffy, Hungarian high jumper
• February 28 — Benjamin Raich, Austrian skier
• February 28 — Mariano Zabaleta, Argentinian tennis player

March

• March 1 — Gavin Woods, Australian water polo player
• March 3 — Núria Camón, Spanish field hockey player
• March 4 — César Morales, Mexican bantamweight boxer
• March 6 — Paola Croce, Italian volleyball player
• March 8 — Johanna Sjöberg, Swedish swimmer
• March 12 — Cristina Teuscher, American swimmer
• March 14 — Pieter van den Hoogenband, Dutch swimmer
• March 17 — Patrick López, Venezuelan boxer
• March 18 — Brooke Hanson, Australian swimmer
• March 18 — Antonio Margarito, Mexican boxer
• March 18 — Yoshie Takeshita, Japanese volleyball player
• March 20 — Egbert Ho, Dutch field hockey midfielder
• March 20 — Julien Sicot, French freestyle swimmer
• March 21 — Ronnie Jagday, Canadian field hockey player
• March 21 — Sally Barsosio, Kenyan distance runner
• March 21 — Anders Lyrbring, Swedish freestyle swimmer
• March 23 — György Kozmann, Hungarian canoer
• March 24 — Eric Pacome N'Dri, Ivorian athlete
• March 26 — Ron van der Hoff, Dutch archer

April

• April 2 — Chiel Warners, Dutch athlete
• April 3 — Tommy Haas, German tennis player
• April 3 — John Smit, South African rugby player
• April 5 — Franziska van Almsick, German swimmer
• April 7 — Lilia Osterloh, American tennis player
• April 7 — Vladimir Voltchkov, Belarusian tennis player
• April 9 — Naman Keita, French track and field athlete
• April 11 — Victor Sikora, Dutch football player
• April 13 — Carles Puyol, Spanish football player
• April 13 — Raemon Sluiter, Dutch tennis player
• April 16 — Noam Okun, Israeli tennis player
• April 17 — Jason White, Scottish rugby player
• April 18 — Jochem de Gruijter, Dutch volleyball player
• April 20 — David Sánchez, Spanish tennis player
• April 20 — Edvaldo Valério, Brazilian freestyle swimmer
• April 24 — Willy Blain, French boxer
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Dominik Hrbatý (born January 4 1978, Bratislava) is a professional Tennis player from Slovakia. 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Edward Walton Berlin (born January 14, 1978 in Urbandale Iowa) is an American football Wide receiver, currently a Free agent Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Shawn Crawford (born January 14, 1978) is an American sprint athlete from the United States. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. 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Zbigniew Małkowski (born 19 January 1978 in Olsztyn, Poland) is a professional Association football player currently without a club Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Lim Jung-Woo (born January 20, 1978) is a Field hockey player from South Korea, who was a member of the Men's National Team that won the Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Corina Marie Morariu (born January 26, 1978 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American female professional Tennis player of Romanian Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Diphetogo "Dipsy" Selolwane (born January 27, 1978 in Gaborone, Botswana) is a Botswana footballer player who has Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon, Cavaliere OMRI is an Italian FIFA World Cup -winning Goalkeeper who currently plays for Italian Serie Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Paul Wettlaufer (born January 28, 1978 in Calgary Alberta) is a Field hockey player from Canada. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Michael Stember (born January 30, 1978 in Sacramento California) is a male Track and field athlete from the United States Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Clemens Arnold (born January 31, 1978 in Melbourne Victoria) is a Field hockey Goalkeeper from Germany, who was born Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Beat Hefti (born February 3, 1978 in Schwellbrunn) is a Swiss Bobsledder who has competed since the late 1990s Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Rustam Saidov (Рустам Саидов born February 6, 1978) is a boxer from Uzbekistan, who competed in the Super Heavyweight (+91 kg Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead André Raposo (born February 10, 1978 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Water polo player from Brazil. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Amir Hadad (born February 17, 1978, in Ramla, Israel) is a professional Tennis player. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Dóra Győrffy (born 23 February 1978 in Budapest) is a Hungarian High jumper She became Hungarian champion every year since 1996 Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Benjamin Raich (born 28 February 1978 in Arzl im Pitztal, Tyrol) is an Austrian alpine skier who won gold medals in the Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Mariano Zabaleta (born February 28, 1978 in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province) is a professional male tennis player from Argentina Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Gavin Woods (born March 1, 1978 in Sydney) is an Australian Water polo player Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Núria Camón Farell (born March 3, 1978 in Terrassa, Catalonia, Spain) is a Field hockey midfield player from Spain Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth César Morales Velazquez (born March 4, 1978 in Ecatepec de Morelos) is a Bantamweight boxer from Mexico, who represented Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Paola Croce (born March 6 1978 in Rome) is an Italian Volleyball player who was a member of the Women's National Team that Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Johanna Sjöberg (born on March 8, 1978 in Bromölla) is a former international topswimmer from Sweden, who won her first medal Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Cristina Teuscher (born March 12, 1978 in New Rochelle New York) is a former freestyle and medley Swimmer from Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Pieter Cornelis Martijn van den Hoogenband (born 14 March 1978 in Maastricht) is a Dutch former swimmer and a triple Olympic champion Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Patrick López (born March 17, 1978 in Tinaco, Cojedes) is a Light-welterweight boxer from Venezuela, who Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Brooke Louise Hanson OAM (born March 18 1978 in Manly, New South Wales) is a former Australian Swimmer. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Antonio Margarito (born March 18 1978 is a boxer from Tijuana, Mexico and is the current World Boxing Association Welterweight Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Yoshie Takeshita (竹下 佳江‎ Takeshita Yoshie, born March 18, 1978) is a Japanese Volleyball player who plays for JT Marvelous Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Egbert Ho (born March 20, 1978) is a former Field hockey midfielder from the Netherlands, who earned a total number of sixteen caps for the Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Julien Sicot (born March 20, 1978 in Fort-de-France, Martinique) is a freestyle Swimmer from France, who Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Ronnie Singh Jagday (born March 21, 1978 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian Field hockey player who earned his first Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Sally Barsosio (born March 21, 1978 in Keiyo District) is a Kenyan distance runner Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Anders Christer Lyrbring (born March 21 1978 in Göteborg, Västra Götaland) is a former freestyle swimmer from Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. György Kozmann (born March 23, 1978 in Szekszárd) is a Hungarian flatwater canoer. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Éric Pacôme N'Dri (born March 24, 1978) is an Ivorian athlete specializing in the 100 metres. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Ron Luitjen Lucia van der Hoff (born March 26, 1978 in Venray, Limburg) is an athlete from the Netherlands, who competes in Archery Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Chiel Mathijs Warners (born 2 April 1978 in Harderwijk) is a Dutch Decathlete. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Tommy Haas (born April 3, 1978 in Hamburg) is a German Tennis player who plays right-handed Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. John William Smit (born 3 April 1978 in Pietersburg, South Africa) is the 50th and current captain of the South African national Rugby union Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Franziska van Almsick (born April 5, 1978 in East Berlin, Germany) is a German swimmer. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Lilia Osterloh (born April 7, 1978 in Columbus Ohio) is a Tennis player from the United States, who started a professional career Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor } Vladimir Nikolayevich Voltchkov (Уладзімір Мікалаевіч Валчкоў Uladzimir Mikalayevich Valchkov; born April 7, 1978, in Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Naman Keïta (born April 9, 1978 in Paris France) is a Track and field athlete competing internationally for France. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Victor Tadeusz Sikora (born 11 April, 1978 in Deventer, Overijssel) is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Carles Puyol (born in April 13, 1978 in La Pobla de Segur, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain) is a Spanish Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Raemon Sluiter (born April 13 1978 in Rotterdam, Netherlands) is a former professional male Tennis player from the Netherlands Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Noam Okun (born April 16, 1978, in Haifa, Israel) is a professional Tennis player. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. For other people named Jason White see Jason White (disambiguation Jason Phillip Randall White (born 17 April Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Jochem de Gruijter (born April 18, 1978 in Leidschendam, Zuid-Holland) is a Volleyball player from the Netherlands Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. David Sánchez Muñoz (born April 20 1978, in Zamora Spain) is a retired Spanish Tennis player Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Edvaldo Valério Silva Filho (born April 20, 1978 in Salvador Bahia) is a freestyle Swimmer from Brazil, who competed Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Willy Blain (born April 24, 1978 in Le Tampon, Réunion) is a boxer from France, best known to win the 2003 amateur Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Elson Evelio Becerra Vaca ( April 26, 1978 &ndash January 8, 2006) was a Colombian footballer. 2006)
• April 29 — Bob and Mike Bryan, American twins and tennis players

May

• May 1 — Tracey Larson, American field hockey midfielder
• May 2 — Matthew Wells, Australian field hockey defender
• May 3 — Dai Tamesue, Japanese athlete
• May 7 — Peter Wessels, Dutch tennis player
• May 8 — Yumilka Ruiz, Cuban volleyball player
• May 8 — Danilo Turcios, Honduran football midfielder
• May 14 — Elisa Togut, Italian volleyball player
• May 15 — Sue Rolph, British swimmer
• May 17 — Priscila Marques, Brazilian judoka
• May 24 — Caroline Casaretto, German field hockey midfielder
• May 26 — Dan Parks, Scottish rugby union footballer
• May 29 — Sebastien Grosjean, French tennis player

June

• June 1 — Aleksandar Šapić, Serbian water polo player
• June 3 — María Olay, Spanish breaststroke swimmer
• June 7 — João José, Portuegese volleyball player
• June 7 — Tomás MacCormik, Argentine field hockey midfielder
• June 15 — Wilfred Bouma, Dutch football (soccer) player
• June 18 — Pablo ("Pol") Amat Escudé, Spanish field hockey striker
• June 19 — Dirk Nowitzki, German basketball player
• June 20 — Héctor Soto, Puerto Rican volleyball player
• June 22 — José Meolans, Argentinian swimmer
• June 24 — Shunsuke Nakamura, Japanese football player
• June 24 — Juan Román Riquelme, Argentinian football (soccer) player
• June 25 — Miki Nakao, Japanese backstroke swimmer
• June 26 — Ákos Braun, Hungarian judoka
• June 26 — Mark Veens, Dutch swimmer

July

• July 1 — Vladimer Tchanturia, Georgian boxer
• July 4 — Marie Luc Arpin, Canadian water polo player
• July 4 — Fatima Moreira de Melo, Dutch field hockey player
• July 4 — Peter Mankoc, Slovenian swimmer
• July 6 — Aiko Miyake, Japanese freestyle swimmer
• July 7 — Jana Toepel, American field hockey midfielder
• July 8 — Urmas Rooba, Estonian football (soccer) defender
• July 10 — Clarence Vinson, American boxer
• July 11 — Massimiliano Rosolino, Italian swimmer
• July 12 — Florien Cornelis, Dutch field hockey player
• July 15 — Kim Baker, Canadian field hockey player
• July 18 — Shane Horgan, Irish rugby player
• July 18 — Ben Sheets, American baseball player
• July 21 — Kyoko Iwasaki, Japanese breaststroke swimmer
• July 22 — Ishe Smith, American boxer
• July 23 — Takashi Yamamoto, Japanese swimmer
• July 26 — David Kosoof, New Zealand field hockey player
• July 29 — Joseph Batangdon, Cameroonian sprints athlete
• July 29 — Caroline Jack, South African field hockey goalkeeper

August

• August 5 — Matias Cammareri, Argentine field hockey midfielder
• August 5 — Kim Gevaert, Belgian athlete
• August 5 — Harel Levy, Israeli tennis player
• August 8 — Ioan Gherghel, Romanian butterfly swimmer
• August 9 — Wesley Sonck, Belgian football (soccer) player
• August 11 — Jermain Taylor, American boxer
• August 12 — Jesse Mahieu, Dutch field hockey player
• August 14 — Marcel Fischer, Swiss fencer
• August 17 — Mehdi Baala, French middle-distance athlete
• August 20 — Alberto Martin, Spanish tennis player
• August 22 — Kutre Dulecha, Ethiopian middle distance runner
• August 23 — Kobe Bryant, American basketball player
• August 23 — Georgi Chilikov, Bulgarian football (soccer) player
• August 24 — José Antonio Hermida, Spanish cyclist
• August 26 — Hestrie Cloete, South African high jumper
• August 29 — Jens Boden, German speed skater

September

• September 2 — Pietie Coetzee, South African field hockey striker
• September 3 — Sam Oud, Dutch canoer
• September 5 — Vicente Henriques, Brazilian water polo player
• September 6 — Amy Agulay, Canadian field hockey player
• September 10 — Jyoti Sunita Kullu, Indian field hockey player
• September 11 — Robert Cheboror, Kenyan long-distance runner
• September 12 — Eri Yamanoi, Japanese freestyle swimmer
• September 13 — Jill Orbinson, Irish field hockey midfielder
• September 13 — Elisabeth Willebroordse, Dutch female judoka
• September 15 — Kew Jaliens, Dutch football (soccer) player
• September 20 — Sophie Simard, German-born swimmer from Canada
• September 21 — Alexander Heath, South African alpine skier
• September 24 — Wietse van Alten, Dutch archer
• September 25 — Laura Nicholls, Canadian freestyle swimmer
• September 26 — Gert-Jan Liefers, Dutch athlete
• September 26 — Judith Meulendijks, Dutch badminton player
• September 29 — Karel Klaver, Dutch field hockey player
• September 30 — Malgorzata Glinka, Polish volleyball player

October

• October 3 — Claudio Pizarro, Peruvian football (soccer) striker
• October 4 — Daniël Mensch, Dutch rower
• October 8 — Agustin Fiorilli, Argentinian swimmer
• October 8 — Ewout Holst, Dutch swimmer
• October 9 — Jacob Carstensen, Danish swimmer
• October 9 — Kristy Kowal, American swimmer
• October 10 — Caroline Evers-Swindell, New Zealand rower
• October 13 — Ellen Estes, American water polo player
• October 14 — Paul Hunter, British snooker player
• October 15 — Eleonora Dziekiewicz, Polish volleyball player
• October 16 — Andria Shannon, Canadian field hockey player
• October 17 — Milagros Cabral, Dominican Republic volleyball player
• October 19 — Ruslan Chagaev, Uzbek boxer
• October 20 — Virender Sehwag, Indian cricketer
• October 22 — Ricardo Monasterio, Venezuelan freestyle swimmer
• October 25 — Matt Shirvington, Australian athlete
• October 28 — Juan Manuel Esparis, Argentine field hockey forward
• October 29 — Alwin de Prins, Luxembourgish swimmer
• October 30 — Valentina Borrelli, Italian volleyball player
• October 31 — Emmanuel Izonritei, Nigerian boxer
• October 31 — Martin Verkerk, Dutch tennis player

November

• November 1 — Cleiton Conceição, Brazilian boxer
• November 1 — Andrew Smith, Australian field hockey striker
• November 2 — Christian Gyan, Ghanaian football player
• November 2 — Alexander Östlund, Swedish football player
• November 4 — Bertha Sánchez, Colombian long-distance runner
• November 6 — Dean Kent, New Zealand swimmer
• November 7 — Elisabeth Bachman, American volleyball player
• November 7 — Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, Dutch football player
• November 8 — Tim de Cler, Dutch football player
• November 11 — Michael Halika, Israeli medley swimmer
• November 11 — Silke Müller, German field hockey midfielder
• November 12 — Eric Addo, Ghanaian football player
• November 12 — Nancy Metcalf, American volleyball player
• November 15 — Paul Miller, Australian boxer
• November 19 — Mahe Drysdale, New Zealand rower
• November 22 — Magdalena Grzybowska, Polish tennis player
• November 22 — Francis Obikwelu, Nigerian-born athlete
• November 25 — Sameer Dad, Indian field hockey forward
• November 25 — Nate Dusing, American swimmer
• November 27 — Radek Štěpánek, Czech tennis player
• November 29 — Heather Bown, American volleyball player
• November 30 — Chris Thompson, American freestyle swimmer

December

• December 2 — Sven Coster, Dutch sailor
• December 2 — Louisa Walter, German field hockey goalkeeper
• December 7 — Déborah Gyurscek, Uruguayan pole vaulter
• December 9 — Gastón Gaudio, Argentinian tennis player
• December 10 — Tatiana Lemos, Brazilian freestyle swimmer
• December 12 — Kassim Ouma, Ugandan boxer
• December 14 — Patty Schnyder, Swiss tennis player
• December 15 — Christophe Rochus, Belgian tennis player
• December 16 — Rachel Imison, Australian field hockey goalkeeper
• December 18 — Marcelo Tomazini, Brazilian breaststroke swimmer
• December 20 — Lechedzani Luza, Botswanan boxer
• December 21 — Emiliano Brembilla, Italian swimmer
• December 21 — Rodrigo Castro, Brazilian swimmer
• December 21 — Kelli Gannon, US field hockey midfield player
• December 21 — Jackie Stiles, WNBA player
• December 22 — Kristal Timmer, Canadian field hockey player
• December 25 — Miyuki Takahashi, Japanese volleyball player
• December 27 — Antje Buschschulte, German swimmer
• December 29 — Kieron Dyer, English football player
• December 29 — Wayne Fernandes, Canadian field hockey player
• December 29 — Brian Pinas, Dutch football player

Deaths

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• January 14 — Harold Abrahams (78), British athlete (b. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Bob and Mike Bryan Robert ("Bob" Charles Bryan (born on April 29, 1978 in Camarillo, California) is an American male Bob and Mike Bryan Michael ("Mike" Carl Bryan (born April 29, 1978 in Camarillo, California) is an American professional Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Tracey Larson (born May 1, 1978 in Lower Bucks, Pennsylvania) is a Field hockey player from the United States, who made Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. For the Canadian videographer see Matt Wells Matthew Wells OAM Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João is an Japanese athlete, competing mainly in 400 m hurdles but also 400 m Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Peter Wessels Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Yumilka Ruiz Luaces (born May 8, 1978 in Havana) is a Volleyball player from Cuba, who represented her native Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Danilo Elvis Turcios Funes (born on May 8, 1978 in Sonaguera, Honduras) is a Honduran football Midfielder, who currently Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Elisa Togut (born May 14, 1978 in Gorizia) is a female Volleyball player who represented Italy at the 2000 Summer Olympics Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Susan ("Sue" Rolph (born May 15, 1978 in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear) is a former freestyle and medley Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Priscila Marques (born May 17, 1978 in Santos (São Paulo) is a female Judoka from Brazil, who won the bronze medal in the heavyweight Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Caroline Casaretto (born May 24, 1978 in Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia) is a Field hockey midfielder from Germany, who Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Daniel Arthur Parks (born May 26 1978 in Hornsby New South Wales) is an Australian Rugby union player Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Sébastien René Grosjean (pronounced GROH-zhahn (born May 29, 1978, Marseille, France) is a professional Tennis player from Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Aleksandar “Aca” Šapić ( Serbian Cyrillic: Александар Шапић - Аца (born June 1, 1978 in Belgrade, Serbia) Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering María Olay García (born June 3, 1978 in Gijón, Asturias) is a former Breaststroke Swimmer from Spain, who Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins João José (born June 7, 1978 in Portimão) is a male Volleyball player from Portugal. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Tomás MacCormik (born June 7, 1978 in Buenos Aires) is a Field hockey midfielder from Argentina, who made his debut for the Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Wilfred Bouma (born June 15, 1978 in Helmond, North Brabant) is a Dutch football player who currently plays for English Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Pablo ("Pol" Amat Escudé (born June 18, 1978 in Barcelona, Spain) is a Field hockey player from Spain, Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Dirk Werner Nowitzki (ɖɪʁk weʁneʁ no'v?tski (born June 19 1978 is a German professional Basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Héctor Soto (born June 20, 1978) is a Volleyball player from Puerto Rico, who was a member of the Men's National Team that ended Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. José Martin Meolans (born June 22, 1978 in Córdoba) is a freestyle Swimmer from Argentina, who won the world title Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Shunsuke Nakamura is not to be confused with Shinsuke Nakamura, the Japanese Professional wrestler / MMA fighter is a Japanese Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Juan Román Riquelme (born June 24 Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Miki Nakao (born June 25, 1978 in Nagasaki Nagasaki) is a former Backstroke Swimmer from Japan, who won the bronze Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Ákos Braun (born 26 June 1978) is a Hungarian Judoka. Achievements Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Mark Hermanus Maria Veens (born June 26, 1978 in Venray, Limburg) is a freestyle Swimmer from the Netherlands "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Vladimer Chanturia (born July 1, 1978) is a Georgian boxer who competed in the Heavyweight (91 kg division at the 2000 Summer Olympics Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Marie Luc Arpin (born July 4, 1978 in Saint-Hyacinthe Quebec) is a Canadian Water polo player Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Fatima Moreira de Melo LLM (born 4 July 1978 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland) is a Dutch Field hockey player Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Peter Mankoč (born July 4, 1978 in Ljubljana, Slovenia) is one of the best Slovenian swimmers of all time and one of the most successful Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England is a former freestyle Swimmer from Japan, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta Georgia. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Jana Toepel (born July 7, 1978 in Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania) is a former Field hockey midfielder from the United States Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Urmas Rooba (born July 8, 1978 in Roosna-Alliku Parish) is an Estonian football defender playing for Turun Palloseura Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Clarence Adam Vinson (born July 10, 1978 in Washington DC) is an American boxer. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Massimiliano ("Massi" Rosolino (born July 11, 1978) is an Italian swimmer. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Shane Patrick Horgan (born 18 July, 1978 in Bellewstown near Drogheda) County Meath is a Rugby union player who plays Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Ben M Sheets (born July 18, 1978 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who plays for the Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World is a retired Swimmer from Japan, who won the gold medal in the 200 metres Breaststroke at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona Spain. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Ishe Oluwa Buni kula shane Kamau Ali "Sugar Shay" Smith (b Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Takashi Yamamoto is a Japanese name that could refer to Takashi Yamamoto (swimmer (山本貴司 Takashi Yamamoto (politician Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus David ("Dave" William Kosoof (born July 26, 1978 in Rotorua) is a Field hockey player from New Zealand, who finished Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Joseph Batangdon (born July 29, 1978) is a Cameroonian sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Caroline Jack (born July 29, 1978 in Port Elizabeth) is a Field hockey goalkeeper from South Africa, who represented her native country Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Matias Gabriel Cammareri (born August 5, 1978 in Buenos Aires) is a Field hockey midfielder from Argentina, who made his debut for Kim Gevaert (born August 5, 1978 in Leuven) is a former Belgian sprint athlete. Har'el Levy (born August 5, 1978, in Kibbutz Nahshonim Israel is a professional male Tennis player. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Ioan Gherghel (born August 8, 1978 in Baia Mare, Maramureş) is an international butterfly Swimmer from Romania Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Wesley Sonck (born August 9 1978 in Ninove) is a Belgian football Striker playing for Club Brugge. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Jermain Taylor (born August 11, 1978 in Little Rock Arkansas) is a professional American boxer and former Undisputed Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Jesse Mahieu (born August 12, 1978 in Best, Noord-Brabant) is a Field hockey defender from the Netherlands, who won Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Marcel Fischer (born August 14, 1978 in Biel) is a Swiss fencer who competed in the Men's Épée Individual at the Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Mehdi Baala (مهدي بعلة (born August 17, 1978 in Strasbourg) is a French middle-distance athlete of Algerian origin competing Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Alberto Martín Magret (born August 20, 1978 in Barcelona) is a Tennis player from Spain, who turned professional in 1995 Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Kutre Dulecha (born August 22, 1978 in Sidamo) is a middle distance runner from Ethiopia. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Kobe Bean Bryant (born) is an American All-Star Shooting guard Georgi Chilikov (Георги Чиликов (born August 23, 1978) is a Bulgarian football player who as of 2007 was playing for Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River José Antonio Hermida Ramos (born on August 24, in Puigcerdá, Girona) is a Spanish cyclist specializing in competitive Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Hestrie Cloete-Storbeck (born August 26, 1978 in Germiston, South Africa) is a highly successful High jumper Biography Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Jens Boden (born August 29, 1978 in Dresden) is a German speed skater, who won the bronze medal in the 5000 metres at the Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Pietie Coetzee (born September 2, 1978) is a Field hockey player from South Africa who was born in Bloemfontein. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Samuel ("Sam" Victor Alexander Oud (born September 3, 1978 in Woerden, Utrecht) is a Dutch slalom canoer. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Vicente Guida Berlanga Henriques (born September 5, 1978 in São Paulo) is a Water polo player from Brazil. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Amy Agulay (born September 6, 1978 in London Ontario) is a former Field hockey Goalkeeper from Canada, who earned a total Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Jyoti Sunita Kullu (born September 10, 1978 in Sundargarh, Orissa) is a female field hockey player from India, who made her international Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Robert Cheboror (born 1978 in Kipsaos, Keiyo District) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the is a former freestyle Swimmer from Japan, who competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta Georgia. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Jill Orbinson (born September 13, 1978 in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland) is a Field hockey centre midfielder Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Elisabeth Willeboordse (born September 13, 1978 in Middelburg, Zeeland) is a female Judoka from the Netherlands, who Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Kew Jaliens (born September 15 1978 in Rotterdam) is a professional Dutch footballer. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Sophie Simard (born September 20, 1978 in Lars, Germany) is an international freestyle and butterfly Swimmer Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Alexander Heath (born September 21, 1978) is a South African Olympic athlete. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Wietse Cornelis van Alten (born September 24, 1978) is an archer from the Netherlands. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Laura Nicholls (born September 25, 1978 in Kitchener Ontario) is a former international freestyle Swimmer from Canada. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Gerrit Jan 'Gert-Jan' Liefers (born September 26 1978 in Apeldoorn, Gelderland) is a Dutch middle-distance runner who came 8th in Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Judith Meulendijks (born 26 September 1978, Helmond) is a female Badminton player from the Netherlands. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Karel Klaver (born September 29, 1978 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland) is a Field hockey player from the Netherlands, Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Malgorzata Glinka-Mogentale (born September 30 1978 in Warsaw) is a Polish volleyball player Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Claudio Miguel Pizarro Bosio (born October 3, 1978 in Callao, Peru) is a Peruvian professional football forward Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Daniël Theodoor Mensch (born in October 4, 1978 in Sliedrecht) is a Dutch athlete who won the silver medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Ewout Holst (born October 8, 1978 in Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands) is a Dutch former freestyle and Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Jacob Carstensen (born October 9 1978 in Kastrup, Tårnby) is a former freestyle Swimmer from Denmark, Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Kristina ("Kristy" Ann Kowal (born on October 9, 1978 in Reading Pennsylvania) is a swimmer from the United States, who won Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Caroline Evers-Swindell (born October 101978 in Hastings New Zealand) is a former New Zealand rower. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Ellen Marie Estes (born October 13, 1978 in Portland, Oregon) is an American Water polo player who won the Silver medal Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Paul Alan Hunter ( 14 October 1978 – 9 October 2006) was an English professional Snooker player Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Eleonora Dziękiewicz (also known as Lena Dziękiewicz) née Staniszewska-Gapa (born October 15, 1978 in Gdańsk) is a female Volleyball Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Milagros Cabral de la Cruz (born October 17, 1978) is a female Volleyball player from the Dominican Republic, who competed for her native country Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Ruslan Chagaev (Ruslan Chagayev Руслан Шамилович Чагаев Руслан Шамил улы Чагаев|Ruslan Şamil ulı Çağayıv born October 19 Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Virender Sehwag (born on 20 October 1978 in Delhi) also known as "Viru" is an Indian Cricketer ( Batsman) and member of the Indian national Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Ricardo Andrés Monasterio Guimaraes (born October 22, 1978 in Caracas) is a freestyle Swimmer from Venezuela, who represented Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Juan Manuel Esparis (born October 28, 1978) is a Field hockey forward from Argentina, who was a member of the Men's National Team Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Alwin de Prins (born October 29, 1978) is a competitive Swimmer who represents Luxembourg. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Valentina Borrelli (born October 30, 1978 in Milan) is a female Volleyball player who claimed the gold medal with the Women's National Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Emmanuel Izonritei (born October 31, 1978) is a boxer from Nigeria, who participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics for his native Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Martin Willem Verkerk (born 31 October 1978 in Leiderdorp, Netherlands) is a Dutch Tennis player Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Cleiton Conceição (born November 1, 1978 in Cruz das Almas, Bahia) is a Brazilian boxer, who represented his native country Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Andrew Smith (born 1 November 1978 in Wollongong New South Wales) is a Field hockey striker from Australia who made his international senior debut for Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Christian Gyan (born 1978-11-02 in Tema) is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays for Turun Palloseura in the Finnish Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Jan Alexander Östlund (born 2 November, 1978 in Åkersberga) is a Swedish football player currently playing for Esbjerg fB Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Bertha Sánchez (born November 4, 1978) is a Long-distance runner from Colombia, who won several medals on continental level from Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Dean Matthew Kent (born November 6, 1978 in Palmerston North) is a Swimmer from New Zealand, who has represented New Zealand at both Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Elisabeth ("Wiz" Bachman (born November 7, 1978 in Minneapolis Minnesota) is a retired Volleyball player from the Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Jan Johannes Vennegoor of Hesselink (ˈjɑn vɛnnəɣoːʁ ɔvˈɦɛsəlɪŋk (born 7th November, 1978 in Oldenzaal) is a Dutch football player Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Tim de Cler (born 8 November 1978 in Leiden) is a Dutch footballer who currently plays as a Left back for Feyenoord Rotterdam Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Michael ("Mickey" Halika (born November 11, 1978 in Jerusalem) is a former medley Swimmer from Israel Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Silke Müller (born November 11, 1978) is a Field hockey midfielder from Germany, who won the gold medal with the German National Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Eric Pappoe Addo (born November 12, 1978 in Accra) is a Ghanaian International football player who currently plays for the Dutch Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Nancy Jean Metcalf (born Nancy Jean Meendering on November 12, 1978 in Sioux Center Iowa) is an American indoor Volleyball Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Paul Miller (born November 15, 1978 in Darwin, Northern Territory) is a boxer from Australia, who represented his Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Alexander Mahe Owens Drysdale (born 19 November 1978 is a New Zealand rower and three-time World Champion Single sculler Born in Melbourne Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Magdalena Grzybowska (born November 22, 1978) is a former Polish Tennis player. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Francis Obiorah Obikwelu, born 22 November, 1978 in Nigeria and a Portuguese citizen since 2001 is a former sprint athlete Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Mohammad Sameer Dad (born November 25, 1978 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh) is a Field hockey forward from India, who made his Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Nathaniel ("Nate" James Dusing (born November 25, 1978 in Villa Hills Kentucky) is a former freestyle and medley Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Radek Štěpánek (born November 27, 1978 in Karviná) is a professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Heather Erin Bown (born November 29, 1978) is a Volleyball player from the United States, who played as a middle-blocker Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Christopher ("Chris" Lee Thompson (born November 30, 1978 in San Diego California) (raised in Roseburg Oregon) is an Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Gastón Norberto Gaudio (born December 9 1978 in Temperley, Buenos Aires) nicknamed El Gato ( The Cat in Spanish) is Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Tatiana Lemos de Lima Barbosa (born December 10, 1978 in Brasília, Distrito Federal is a freestyle Swimmer from Brazil Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Kassim Ouma (born December 12, 1978) is a Ugandan boxer Early life Born into poverty at the age of six he was kidnapped and forced to Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Patty Schnyder (born 14 December 1978 Basel) is professional female tennis player. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Christophe Rochus (born December 15, 1978, Namur) is a professional male Tennis player from Belgium. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Marcelo Tomazini (born December 18, 1978 in São Paulo) is a Breaststroke Swimmer from Brazil, who won the bronze medal Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Lechedzani Luza (born December 20, 1978) is a boxer from Botswana, who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens Greece Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Emiliano Brembilla (born December 21, 1978 in Ponte San Pietro, near Bergamo) is a freestyle Swimmer from Italy Rodrigo Rocha Castro (born December 21, 1978 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais) is a freestyle Swimmer from Brazil Kelli Gannon (born December 21, 1978 in Escondido California) is a former Field hockey midfield player from the United States, who Jackie Marie Stiles (born December 21, 1978 in Kansas City Kansas) is a Basketball Shooting guard who set scoring records in Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Miyuki Takahashi (高橋みゆき Takahashi Miyuki, born 25 December, 1978) is a Japanese Volleyball player who plays for Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Antje Buschschulte (born 27 December 1978 in Berlin) is a German Swimmer. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Kieron Courtney Dyer (born 29 December 1978 in Ipswich, England) is an English footballer, of Antiguan descent Wayne Fernandes (born December 29, 1978 in Etobicoke, Ontario) is a Canadian field hockey player who earned his first cap in 1996 against Pakistan Brian Pinas (born December 29, 1978 in Rotterdam) is a Dutch professional football player of Surinamese descent Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Joseph Vincent McCarthy ( April 21 1887 – January 13 1978) nicknamed "Marse Joe" was an American manager in Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE ( December 15, 1899 &ndash January 14, 1978) was a British athlete. 1899)
• January 21 — Dit Clapper, NHL player, Boston Bruins
• February 9 — Hans Stuck (77), German racing driver (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Aubrey Victor "Dit" Clapper ( February 9, 1907 in Newmarket, Ontario – January 20, 1978 in Newmarket Ontario The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. This article is about the father for the son see Hans-Joachim Stuck. 1900)
• March 20 — Jacques Brugnon, French tennis player (b. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Jacques "Toto" Brugnon ( May 11, 1895 &ndash March 20, 1978) was a champion Tennis 1895)
• March 27 — Sverre Farstad, Norwegian speed skater (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Sverre Farstad ( February 8, 1920 &ndash March 27, 1978) was a Speed skater representing Sportsklubben Falken, Trondheim 1920)
• September 3 — Alexander Belov (26), USSR Olympic basketball player
• September 6 — Max Décugis (95), French tennis player (b. Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Alexander Alexandrovich Belov ( Александр Александрович Белов) ( November 11 1951 in Leningrad &ndash October The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Maxime "Max" Omer Décugis ( September 24 1882 &ndash September 6 1978) was a male Tennis player from France 1882)
• September 15 — Ricardo Zamora (77), Spanish football player
• September 23 — Lyman Bostock, Major League Baseball player
• November 28 — Fernando Peyroteo (60), Angola-born Portuguese football player (b. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Ricard Zamora i Martínez ( Ricardo Zamora) ( January 21 1901 — September 15 1978) was a Spanish footballer and manager Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Lyman Wesley Bostock Jr ( November 22, 1950 - September 23, 1978) was an American professional Baseball player For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Fernando Baptista de Seixas Peyroteo de Vasconcelos (born March 10, 1918 in Humpata, Angola &ndash died Lisbon, November 28 1918)

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