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1954: Lester Piggott won his first Epsom Derby at the age of 18 on Never Say
Die, a 33-1 shot.

1970: Former Formula One world champion Bruce McLaren died after a testing
accident.

Don't bat an eyelid ...Jose was appointed Chelsea boss four years ago today

1985: UEFA ruled English clubs would be banned indefinitely from European
competition following the riot at the Heysel Stadium, in which Liverpool fans
were involved.

2000: Dutch striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink signed for Chelsea from Atletico
Madrid for £15million.

2004: Jose Mourinho was unveiled as the new manager of Chelsea on a three-year
contract.

2005: Wicketkeeper Keith Piper was sacked by Warwickshire after testing
positive for cannabis.

2007: England were beaten 55-22 by South Africa in the second rugby union Test
in Pretoria.