ON THIS DAY: 2014
1868: Parc de St Cloud was the venue for the first recorded bicycle race. It took place over two kilometres and was won by Britain’s James Moore.
1965: Britain’s Jim Clark became the first European to win the Indianapolis 500.
1984: Viv Richards hit a then record one-day international score, making 189 not out for the West Indies against England at Old Trafford.
2002: The World Cup in Japan and South Korea began with Senegal beating France 1-0 in Seoul.
2004: Chelsea dismissed Claudio Ranieri despite the Italian taking them to the Champions League semi-finals and second in the Premiership.