1879 - Madison Square Garden opens in New York, named after 4th President James Madison
1902 - Australia Cricket all out 36 v England, Edgbaston, their lowest ever
1931 - 36th French Championships Men's Tennis: Jean Borotra wins his only home title; beats fellow Frenchman Christian Boussus 2-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4
1942 - 25th PGA Championship Men's Golf, Seaview CC: Sam Snead beats Jim Turnesa, 2 and 1 for his first PGA Tour major title
1983 - 37th NBA Championship: Philadelphia 76ers sweep LA Lakers in 4 games

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