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On this day - 9 July

1877: The first Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship was held. The only title being played for, the men's singles, was won by Spencer Gore who beat his fellow Briton WC Marshall 6-1 6-2 6-4.

1954: Peter Thomson won the first of his five Open golf titles, and the first of three in successive years.

Arsene Wenger after picking up his OBE

Arsene Wenger after picking up his OBE

1982: Ian Botham scored 200 runs in 219 balls against India at The Oval.

2003: Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger were awarded honorary OBEs for their contribution to football and to greater understanding between Britain and France.

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