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On this day - 8 July

1889: The last bare-knuckle world heavyweight boxing contest took place. John L Sullivan beat Jake Kilrain over 75 rounds at Richburg, Mississippi.

1961: Angela Mortimer beat Christine Truman in the first all-British women's singles final at Wimbledon since 1914.

Lewis Hamilton: He won on Sunday but came third 12 months ago today

Lewis Hamilton: He won on Sunday but came third 12 months ago today

1977: Bjorn Borg beats Jimmy Connors 6-2 6-2 6-3 in the men's singles final at Wimbledon

2007: Lewis Hamilton finished third in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for his ninth successive podium finish of the season.

2007: Colin Montgomerie won the European Open at the K Club, beating Niclas Fasth by one shot.

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