1991: Pete Sampras chalked up his second consecutive ATP Championship title.

2001: Sale fly-half Charlie Hodgson came within one point of equalling the world record points tally for an international match when he scored 44 for England in the 134-0 win over Romania at Twickenham.

2005: New Zealand won the right to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup finals.

2006: Hungarian football great Ferenc Puskas died aged 79.