ON THIS DAY: 1996
1895: The Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race became the first regular British sporting event to be captured on film.
1991: Wales goalkeeper Neville Southall made his 500th appearance in senior football, playing for Everton against Aston Villa.
1993: Manchester United’s French striker Eric Cantona was fined £1,000 for spitting at supporters of his former club Leeds.
2001: Glenn Hoddle was confirmed as Tottenham boss on a five-year contract to return to the club where he was a player.
2011: Michael Clarke was appointed as Australia’s new captain for Test matches and one-day internationals, succeeding Ricky Ponting.