On this day in 2007: Tiger Woods wins US PGA Championship for second year in row
Tiger Woods won the US PGA Championship for a second year in a row on this day in 2007 with a two-stroke victory over Woody Austin at Southern Hills.
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On This Day In 2005, Australian Spin Maestro Shane Warne Became First Bowler To Take 600 Test Wickets
On this day in 2005, late Australian spin maestro Shane Warne became the first bowler in the history of the game to take 600 wickets in Test cricket. The legendary bowler accomplished this feat during the third Test of the Ashes series against Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester in August 2005. The dismissal occurred in the 42nd over of England's first innings. English opener Marcus Trescothick was batting on 63 when the fifth ball of the over outsmarted him.
On This Day in 2018 – Dina Asher-Smith breaks record to defend title in Berlin
Dina Asher-Smith defended her 200m title as part of a record-breaking performance at the European Championships in Berlin on this day in 2018.
On this day in 2013: Mo Farah adds 10,000m world gold to medal collection
Mo Farah roared to 10,000 metres gold at the World Championships in Moscow on this day in 2013, spurred on by the memory of having the title snatched from his grasp two years earlier in Daegu.
On this day in history, August 9, 1936, Jesse Owens wins fourth gold at Berlin Olympics
Jesse Owens, one of the most electrifying stars in the history of track and field — and whose record-setting speed and athleticism humiliated Adolf Hitler on the global stage — won his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics on this day in history, August 9, 1936.
On this day in 2012: Nicola Adams makes Olympic history in London
Nicola Adams punched her way into history 10 years ago as she became the first woman boxer to be crowned an Olympic champion.
On This Day in 2011: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signs for Arsenal
Arsenal completed the £15million signing of Southampton winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on this day in 2011.
On This Day in 2011: Nani fires Manchester United to Community Shield success
Nani struck a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United fought back from 2-0 down to beat rivals Manchester City 3-2 in the Community Shield on this day in 2011.