This day in history: 1st April

The president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) N.Srinivasan (R) presents the life time achievement award to former Indian cricket captain Ajit Wadekar during the BCCI Awards 2010-11 in Chennai on December 10, 2011.

Football

1976: Birthday of former AC Milan and Real Madrid star, Clarence Seedorf.

2009: Argentina stunningly lose to Bolivia, 6-1 in a World Cup Qualifier.

2009: Alan Shearer is appointed caretaker manager by Newcastle.

Cricket

1941: Birthday of Ajit Wadekar, Indian batsman and one of its greatest captains.

1957: Birthday of England batting great David Bower.

1973: Birthday of great NZ batsman and captain, Stephen Fleming.

1984: Birthday of Indian opener Murali Vijay.

Basketball

1988: Birthday of NBA twins Brook and Robin Lopez, who play for the Brooklyn Nets and New Orleans Hornets respectively.

Boxing

1938: Joe Louis knocks out Harry Thomas in 5 rounds for the World Heavyweight title.

Baseball

1876: First ever National League baseball game in U.S.

1931: Jackie Mitchell becomes the first ever female professional baseball player.

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