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1997

Phoenix Coyote Mike Gartner is 5th NHLer to score 700 goals

Although he only once scored 50 goals in a single season, Mike Gartner became the 5th player in NHL history to reach 700 goals. During his ice hockey career, he played 19 seasons in the NHL for the Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Phoenix Coyotes.

1988

NBA's Miami Heat wins first game ever

The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami. Formed in 1988 as an expansion team, the Heat have won three league championships, five conference titles, and thirteen division titles. In 2013, the Heat won twenty-seven regular season games in a row, the third-longest streak in NBA history.

1920

Jack Dempsey KOs Bill Brennan in 12 for heavyweight boxing title

Jack Dempsey won against Bill Brennan at Madison Square Garden, New York City. After 10 rounds, Brennan was ahead on points, and Dempsey's left ear was bleeding greatly. Dempsey rebounded to stop Brennan in the 12th round.

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