Happy Gilmore beat Shooter McGavin on this day in 1996
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On this day in 2017 – Mark Clattenburg quits Premier League for Saudi Arabia job
Mark Clattenburg surprised English football on this day in 2017 by quitting the Premier League to become Saudi Arabia’s new head of referees.
On this day in 1995: Rioting England fans force Ireland friendly to be abandoned
On this day in 1995, rioting England fans forced a Dublin friendly to be abandoned after 27 minutes with the Republic of Ireland leading 1-0 at the time.
On this day in 1984: Torvill and Dean celebrate Olympic gold success in Sarajevo
British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won Olympic gold in Sarajevo in the ice dance category with perfect scores of 6.0 from all 12 judges, on this day in 1984.
On this day: Joe Root is confirmed as England’s new Test captain
Joe Root was confirmed as England’s new Test captain on this day in 2017, one week after Sir Alastair Cook’s resignation.
On this day in 2017: Joe Root is confirmed as England’s new Test captain
Joe Root was confirmed as England’s new Test captain on this day in 2017, one week after Sir Alastair Cook’s resignation.
On this day in 2004: Malcolm Glazer continues journey to become Man Utd owner
American tycoon Malcolm Glazer continued his journey to becoming Manchester United’s owner, by increasing his stakeholding in the club, on this day in 2004.
On This Day in 2019 – Aaron Ramsey signs pre-contract agreement with Juventus
Juventus announced a deal to sign Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey at the end of his Arsenal contract on this day in 2019.