This day in history: 26th March

Cricket

1949: Birthday of South African umpire Rudi Koertzen.

1996: Last day of 1st class cricket for Australian great Allan Border.

Football

1977: Birthday of Bolton striker Kevin Davies.

1982: Birthday of Spanish and Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta.

2000: West Ham United Legend Paolo Di Canio scored what is considered as one of the greatest goals in Premier League History.

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Basketball

1962: Birthday of US and NBA great John Stockton.

1972: Los Angeles Lakers set a new record after setting a regular season win-loss mark of 69-13.

Boxing

1992: Mike Tyson sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping Desiree Washington.

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