1922day.year
The American Professional Football Association is renamed the National Football League.
The American Professional Football Association officially became the National Football League, laying the foundation for modern professional American football.
On June 24, 1922, league owners voted to rename the American Professional Football Association to the National Football League (NFL).
The rebranding aimed to project a unified national identity and promote the sport across the United States.
At the time, the NFL consisted of 18 teams spanning 11 states, many of which were small-town clubs.
The new name helped solidify the league's credibility and attract fans to a standard professional football competition.
Over subsequent decades, the NFL expanded in size, popularity, and financial success, becoming a dominant force in American sports.
Today, the NFL draws millions of viewers worldwide and stands as one of the most lucrative professional sports leagues.
1922
National Football League
1995day.year
Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup in an iconic post-apartheid moment.
South Africa defeats New Zealand, with Nelson Mandela presenting the Webb Ellis Cup in a powerful post-apartheid moment.
On June 24, 1995, South Africa triumphed 15-12 over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg.
The match was tightly contested, featuring Joel Stransky’s dramatic drop goal in extra time.
President Nelson Mandela, wearing a Springbok jersey, presented the Webb Ellis Cup to captain Francois Pienaar.
This symbolic gesture united a nation emerging from decades of apartheid.
The event boosted national reconciliation and showcased sport’s power to bridge racial divides.
It remains one of the most memorable moments in rugby history and South African society.
1995
Rugby World Cup
South Africa
New Zealand
Nelson Mandela
Francois Pienaar
Webb Ellis Cup
apartheid
2010day.year
At Wimbledon, John Isner of the United States defeats Nicolas Mahut of France, in the longest match in professional tennis history.
John Isner defeats Nicolas Mahut in a record-breaking match at Wimbledon, the longest in tennis history.
On June 24, 2010, American John Isner faced France’s Nicolas Mahut in a first-round encounter at Wimbledon.
The match spanned three days and set records with a final score of 70-68 in the fifth set.
It lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes of play, with the decisive set alone exceeding eight hours.
Both players broke multiple service game and match records during the marathon contest.
The match prompted discussions about tennis scoring formats and the implementation of final-set tiebreakers.
It remains the longest professional tennis match ever played.
2010
Wimbledon
John Isner
Nicolas Mahut
the longest match in professional tennis history