ON THIS DAY

1946: Newcastle United equalled the Football League record for the biggest winning margin with a 13-0 victory against Newport County in Division Two.

Led by Dai Rees, the Britain and Ireland Ryder Cup team beat the United States at Lindrick to register their first win since 1933.

Arsenal’s new home at Ashburton Grove was named the Emirates Stadium after the club signed a 15-year deal worth £100m with Emirates Airlines. 2006: Former France and Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez announced his retirement from football, only to make a comeback two months later with French Ligue 1 side Nantes.