The following events happened over the years on August 30
1937: World heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis went the distance with Welshman Tommy Farr in the first of 25 defences of his title.
How many rounds did the pair slug out for at Madison Square Garden?
2002: Manchester United completed the signing of France centre-back Laurent Blanc.
Which club did Sir Alex Ferguson sign the World Cup winner from?
2005: Michael Owen passed a medical at Newcastle United before signing a four-year deal at St James' Park.
How many caps does the England striker have to his name so far?
2006: Manchester City full-back Ben Thatcher was banned for six games and fined six weeks' wages for maliciously elbowing Portsmouth midfielder Pedro Mendes.
Where did Harry Redknapp sign the Portuguese star from in 2006?