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1999

Legendary centre-back Carlos Puyol makes his Barcelona debut

Louis van Gaal promoted Puyol to the first team the following year, and he made his La Liga debut in October 1999 in a 2–0 away win against Real Valladolid. After that, he successfully made another conversion, now to central defender. During the 2003 off-season, as Barcelona was immersed in a financial crisis.

1991

The youngest woman wins 500 professional tennis matches

Steffi Graf is a German former tennis player. She was ranked world No. 1 during her carrier. Graf achieved to win 22 Grand Slam singles titles and is the only player to have won each Grand Slam event at least four times. Her 500th victory came after defeating Judit Wiesner in Leipzig.

1991

Eric Lindros refuses to play for Quebec Nordiques

Eric Lindros was selected by the Quebec Nordiques in the NHL Entry Draft, however he stated that he would never play for the Nordiques because of the city's isolation, lack of marketing potential and French character. In the end, Lindros became a Philadelphia Flyers’ player.

1968

Bob Gibson sets a World Series record with 17 strikeouts

The pinnacle of Bob Gibson's career came after he recorded 17 strikeouts in one game, a record which still stands today, during Game 1 of the World Series in a match against Detroit Tigers. Gibson was famous for his competitive nature and the intimidation factor he used against opposing batters.

Formula 1 is formally established

Formula One is the highest class of single-seat auto racing that is sanctioned by the FIA. The F1 season consists of a series of races, known as Grand Prix, which are held on both F1 circuits and public roads. The formula refers to a set of rules, which all participants' cars have to conform to.

Anniversaries of the (in)famous

died 1973

Paavo Nurmi

born 1966

Yokozuna

born 1971

Tiffany