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Google Ice View (Rideau Canal Skateway)
Each winter, 7.8km (4.8miles) of the Rideau Canal in Ottawa freezes into what is dubbed the World's Largest Skating Rink - the Rideau Canal Skateway. Located in the capital of Canada, anyone can lace up a pair of skates and…
On this day: First International Football Match
On this day in 1872, the first bona fide international football match took place on St Andrew’s Day between Scotland and England at the West of Scotland’s Cricket Ground in the Partick area of Glasgow. Although a series of games…
On this day: Pelé was born
Celebrating his 74th birthday today is Pelé, one of the greatest ever football players. At least we think he is celebrating - Wikipedia says he was born on either October 21 or 23. He is commemorated by several statues, including…
On this day: First British Open Golf Championship
On this day in 1860 the first British Open Golf Championship was held at the Prestwick Golf Club. Eight golfers vied for the title over a single day of competition comprising three rounds of the twelve-hole course. Willie Park Senior…
On this day: Wayne Gretzky Sets Points Record
On this day 25 years ago Wayne Gretzky became the leading points scorer in NHL history. Not long after he was traded to the LA Kings, he played against his former club, the Edmonton Oilers when he scored his 1851st…
On this day: The Most Lopsided College Football Game Ever
On this day 98 years ago, the most lopsided college football game ever took place at Grant Field in Atlanta, now known as Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated an improvised team from Cumberland College by the remarkable score of…
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