In 1989, a World Cup qualifying match between Brazil and Chile ended in chaos.
In 1977, Japan’s Sadaharu Oh hit career homer number 756, passing Hank Aaron’s total.
In 2008, it was the first official use of replay in major league baseball.
In 1906, the first prize fight was hosted in the Nevada desert featuring Battling Nelson and Joe Gans.
In 1970, Vince Lombardi died after battling colon cancer.