1914 – After catching a flyball, ending a 3-1 win in 21 innings, Giants outfielder Red Murray is struck by lightning and knocked unconscious.
1941 – Joe DiMaggio goes hitless in a game against Cleveland, ending his 56-game hitting streak.
1974 – Bob Gibson becomes the second pitcher in MLB history to record 3,000 career strikeouts.
1978 – Yankees manager Billy Martin and star player Reggie Jackson get into a fight in the dugout after Jackson refuses to bunt.
1979 – The 50th MLB All-Star Game takes place at the Kingdome in Seattle.
1983 – The Michigan Panthers beat the Philadelphia Stars 24-22 in the first-ever USFL championship game.
1988 – Florence Griffith Joyner sets the world record in the 100-meter with a 10.49.
1990 – The Minnesota Twins become the first team in MLB history to record two triple plays in one game.
1990 – Then with the New York Yankees, Deion Sanders hits an inside-the-park home run.
1994 – Brazil defeats Italy 3-2 on penalties (0-0 after extra time) to win the World Cup.
2005 – Tiger Woods wins the British Open, his 10th major title.
2011 – Japan defeats the United States in penalties in the Women’s World Cup Final in Germany.
2024 – Cavan Sullivan makes his MLS debut for the Philadelphia Union, becoming the youngest player in league history at 14 years and 293 days old.