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1947

Gavin Pfuhl, South African cricketer and sportscaster (died 2002)

Gavin Pfuhl, South African cricketer and sportscaster (died 2002)

1928

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, South African politician, Chief Minister of KwaZulu (died 2023)

Mangosuthu Buthelezi, South African politician, Chief Minister of KwaZulu (died 2023)

1916

Tony Harris, South African cricketer and rugby player (died 1993)

Tony Harris, South African cricketer and rugby player (died 1993)

2012

Neville Alexander, South African linguist and activist (born 1936)

Neville Alexander, South African linguist and activist (born 1936)

1982

Geoff Chubb, South African cricketer (born 1911)

Geoff Chubb, South African cricketer (born 1911)

1971

An attempted coup d'état fails in the African nation of Chad. The Government of Chad accuses Egypt of playing a role…

An attempted coup d'état fails in the African nation of Chad. The Government of Chad accuses Egypt of playing a role in the attempt and breaks off diplomatic relations.

1962

One of the most violent football matches took place at the World Cup as Chile defeated Italy in a group match

One of the most violent football matches took place at the World Cup as Chile defeated Italy in a group match.

1975

The inaugural edition of the Cricket World Cup, the premier international championship of men's One Day International cr

The inaugural edition of the Cricket World Cup, the premier international championship of men's One Day International cricket, began in England.

2006

Italy win their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time.

Italy win their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time.

2006

Italy won their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time…

Italy won their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time (players pictured).

2018

France win their second World Cup title, defeating Croatia 4–2.

France win their second World Cup title, defeating Croatia 4–2.

1950

Uruguay beats hosts Brazil 2–1 to win the World Cup in a match dubbed as the Maracanazo.

Uruguay beats hosts Brazil 2–1 to win the World Cup in a match dubbed as the Maracanazo.

1994

Brazil win their fourth World Cup title, defeating Italy 3–2 on penalties.

Brazil win their fourth World Cup title, defeating Italy 3–2 on penalties.

2014

The World Health Organization declared the Western African Ebola epidemic, which began in December 2013, to be a…

The World Health Organization declared the Western African Ebola epidemic, which began in December 2013, to be a public health emergency of international concern.

1994

Eugene Bullard, the only African American pilot in World War I, is posthumously commissioned as Second Lieutenant in…

Eugene Bullard, the only African American pilot in World War I, is posthumously commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.

1968

South African Airways Flight 228 crashes near J

South African Airways Flight 228 crashes near J.G. Strijdom Airport in South West Africa (now Hosea Kutako International Airport in Namibia), killing 123 people.

1932

Amelia Earhart takes off from Newfoundland to begin the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean by a

Amelia Earhart takes off from Newfoundland to begin the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean by a female pilot, landing in Ireland the next day.

1977

Steve Biko is arrested at a police roadblock under Terrorism Act No. 83 of 1967 in King William's Town, South Africa.…

�arrested at a police roadblock under Terrorism Act No. 83 of 1967 in King William's Town, South Africa. He later dies from injuries sustained during this arrest, bringing attention to South Africa's a�

1986

A low-pressure system that redeveloped off the New South Wales coast dumps a record 328 millimeters (13 inches) of…

A low-pressure system that redeveloped off the New South Wales coast dumps a record 328 millimeters (13 inches) of rain in a day on Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

1851

The first America's Cup is won by the yacht America.

The first America's Cup is won by the yacht America.