On This Day in 2013 – British great Beth Tweddle announces gymnastics retirement
Beth Tweddle announced her retirement from competitive gymnastics on this day in 2013.
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On This Day in 2019 – Manchester United sign Harry Maguire for world-record fee
Manchester United completed the signing of England defender Harry Maguire from Leicester for £80million on this day in 2019.
On this day in 2008: Kevin Pietersen named England Test and one-day captain
Kevin Pietersen was named as England’s new Test and one-day captain on this day in 2008.
On this day in 2014: Lizzie Armitstead and Geraint Thomas win Commonwealth gold
Lizzie Armitstead and Geraint Thomas won gold in the road races on the final day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on this day in 2014.
On this day in 2012: Olympic gold for Sir Chris Hoy and Team GB in London
Sir Chris Hoy survived a fright before claiming a fifth Olympic gold medal on this day in 2012.
On This Day in 2020: Eddie Howe leaves Bournemouth after PL relegation
Eddie Howe left his managerial role at Bournemouth by mutual consent on this day in 2020.
On this day in 2014: Romelu Lukaku joined Everton for club-record fee
Everton signed Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea for a club-record fee of £28million on this day in 2014.
On This Day in 2015: Famed racing commentator Sir Peter O’Sullevan dies
Famed racing commentator Sir Peter O’Sullevan died at home in London after a long illness on this day in 2015.