1920 - In the final race of his career, 3-year-old Man o War defeats 1919 Triple Crown winner Sir Barton in a match race, the Kenilworth Park Gold Cup. Sent off at odds of 1-20, Man o War wins by seven lengths for his 14th consecutive victory.

1976 - Don Murdoch of the New York Rangers ties an NHL record for rookies with five goals in a 10-4 victory over the Minnesota North Stars.

1986 - Walter Payton becomes the first NFL player to accumulate 20,000 all-purpose yards in the Chicago Bears' 20-7 victory over the Houston Oilers. Payton has 76 yards rushing and 30 yards receiving for a career total of 20,045.

1991 - Doug Flutie of the British Columbia Lions breaks Warren Moon's CFL record for yards passing in a season with a 582-yard performance in a 45-38 overtime loss to Edmonton.

1992 - Art Monk of the Washington Redskins becomes the NFL's career reception leader when he catches a 10-yard sideline pass in the fourth quarter of a 34-3 victory over Denver. Monk's seven catches move him past former Seattle star Steve Largent, who retired after the 1989 season with 819 receptions.