TODAY: August 4

1945: American golfer Byron Nelson won the Canadian Open to record his 11th consecutive tournament victory.

1957: Argentinian racing driver Juan Manuel Fangio won the German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring to clinch his fifth, and last, world title.

1976: Women played cricket at Lord’s for the first time, England beating Australian by eight wickets.

2006: Former Celtic boss Martin O’Neill was confirmed as the new manager of Aston Villa.