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1994

Fabrizio Ravanelli scores a record five goals in a single European club match

Fabrizio Ravanelli is an Italian football manager and former international footballer. In 1994, he memorably scored all five goals for Juventus against CSKA Sofia in a 5–1 win. In the 1996 UEFA Champions League Final, he put Juventus 1–0 up at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

1988

Ben Johnson is disqualified from the Seoul Olympics 100m

Benjamin Sinclair Johnson is a Jamaican-born Canadian former sprinter, who was disqualified for doping after finishing third in two Olympic races and two consecutive 100 metres finishes under the world record time at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics and the 1988 Summer Olympics.

1950

Ezzard Charles defeats Joe Louis

In 1950, Ezzard Charles outpointed his idol and former World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis to become the recognized Lineal Champion. Successful defenses against Walcott, Lee Oma and Joey Maxim followed.

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