This day in history: 1st August

West Indian legend, Frank Worrell was born today.

Cricket:

1955: Indian cricketer, Arun Lal was born today.

1910: India’s first lethal pace bowler, Mohammad Nissar was born on this day.

1924: One of the greatest cricketers, Frank Worrell was born.

Olympics:

1936: Adolph Hitler opens the 11th Olympic Games in Berlin.

Football:

2001: Fulham made one of the summer’s biggest transfer by signing Juventus goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

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