In 1993, Monica Seles was attacked by a knife-wielding assailant during a tennis match in Germany.
In 1971, the Milwaukee Bucks won their first NBA title.
In 1988, a fight between NY Knicks' Larry Johnson and Miami's Alonzo Mourning led to a hilarious moment when Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy clung to Mourning's leg to keep the two apart.
In 1922, Chicago White Sox rookie pitcher Charlie Robertson pitched a perfect game.
And in 1975, Muhammad Ali defended his heavyweight title against little known Jimmy Young but many questioned the judges unanimous decision.
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