In 1958, France's Just Fontaine scored four goals in a 6-3 win over West Germany. He finished the tournament with 13 goals to set the World Cup record.

In 1998, France beat Paraguay on a Golden Goal in extra time. It was the only Golden Goal winner of the '98 WC.

In 1997, Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ears twice before the fight was stopped.

In 1957, MLB commissioner Ford Frick overruled the fan vote for the All-Star game and inserted three players he felt were more deserving.