In 1970, a flurry of goals by West Germany and Italy in extra time in a World Cup Semifinal had some calling this the best World Cup game ever.
In 2002, the US beat Mexico 2-0 in a round of 16 match at the World Cup.
In 1973, Johnny Miller shot a 63 to win the US Open. It was the lowest round at a US Open until 2024.
In 1994, the OJ Bronco chase enraptured television viewers despite there being several sporting events taking place such as the NBA Finals, the World Cup starting and Arnold Palmer playing his final round in his US Open career.