Today: In 1970, Margaret Court beat Rosie Casals in the US Open final to become the second woman, after Maureen Connolly, to win the Grand Slam.
Tomorrow: George Best made his debut for Manchester United against West Bromwich at Old Trafford in 1963.
Wednesday: Tony Jacklin's European team won golf's Ryder Cup for the first time in 28 years in 1985.
Friday: Don Bradman played his last innings on British soil, scoring 123 against Scotland in Aberdeen in 1948.
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