1711: Queen Anne attended Ascot races, thereby lending the prefix 'Royal' to the meeting.

1999: Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer was sent off for the first time in his career as Aston Villa won 1-0 at St James' Park. Referee Uriah Rennie dismissed Shearer for a 71st-minute challenge on Ian Taylor.

2005: England won the second Ashes Test against Australia by two runs to square the series at 1-1.