1930: Uruguay Wins First World Cup
On This Day in Sports: July 30, 1930 — Uruguay Wins First World Cup.
Category: Sports – This Day
1939: Gehrig’s Farewell Day
On This Day in Sports: July 4, 1939 — Gehrig’s Farewell Day.
1975: Ashe Wins Wimbledon
On This Day in Sports: July 5, 1975 — Ashe Wins Wimbledon.
2012: Phelps Sets Medal Record
On This Day in Sports: July 31, 2012 — Phelps Sets Medal Record.
1903: First Tour de France Begins
On This Day in Sports: June 30, 2002 — Brazil Wins Fifth World Cup.
1936: Berlin Olympics Open
On This Day in Sports: August 1, 1936 — Berlin Olympics Open.
2012: Phelps Wins Third 200 IM
On This Day in Sports: August 2, 2012 — Phelps Wins Third 200 IM.
1949: Merger Creates the NBA
On This Day in Sports: August 3, 1949 — Merger Creates the NBA.
1936: Owens Wins Long Jump
On This Day in Sports: August 4, 1936 — Owens Wins Long Jump.
2016: Rio Olympics Open
On This Day in Sports: August 5, 2016 — Rio Olympics Open.
1926: Ederle Swims the Channel
On This Day in Sports: August 6, 1926 — Ederle Swims the Channel.
2007: Bonds Hits No. 756
On This Day in Sports: August 7, 2007 — Bonds Hits No. 756.