1964day.year
South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country's racist policies.
On August 12, 1964, South Africa was barred from the Olympic Games in protest of its government’s apartheid policies.
The International Olympic Committee voted to ban South Africa after widespread objections to its racially segregated sports teams.
The decision came ahead of the Tokyo 1964 Olympics and enforced the Olympic principle of non-discrimination.
South Africa’s absence continued until 1992, following the dismantling of apartheid.
Athletes of all races had previously competed separately under the South African flag.
The ban demonstrated the power of sports bodies to apply political pressure and influence social change.
After apartheid ended, South Africa returned to the Games, sending a multiracial team to Barcelona in 1992.
1964
South Africa
banned
Olympic Games
racist policies
1984day.year
An infamous brawl takes place at the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres.
A heated on-field brawl breaks out between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres, resulting in a massive benches-clearing melee.
On August 12, 1984, a routine pitch in a game between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium ignited a heated bench-clearing brawl. Tempers flared as players from both teams charged onto the field, exchanging punches and shoving. The melee spilled into the stands, where fans became involved and security struggled to restore order. Multiple players and coaches were ejected, and the fight delayed the contest by several minutes. The widespread media coverage of the incident highlighted concerns about violence in professional sports. In its aftermath, Major League Baseball implemented stricter rules and penalties to deter bench-clearing fights.
1984
infamous brawl
Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
Atlanta Braves
San Diego Padres
1994day.year
Major League Baseball players go on strike, eventually forcing the cancellation of the 1994 World Series.
Major League Baseball players go on strike, leading to the unprecedented cancellation of the 1994 World Series.
On August 12, 1994, Major League Baseball players initiated a strike over disputes related to salary caps and revenue sharing between owners and athletes. The labor stoppage halted the season just weeks before the postseason, marking the first time in 90 years that the World Series was canceled. Fans and local economies suffered as games were pulled from schedules and stadiums fell silent. Negotiations between the Major League Baseball Players Association and team owners reached a stalemate over issues of free agency and player salaries. The strike continued for over seven months, not ending until early 1995, and left a contentious legacy that tarnished the sport’s image. Subsequent collective bargaining agreements addressed many of the disputed issues but the memory of the 1994 strike remains a cautionary tale. Despite the turmoil, baseball eventually recovered its fan base and financial stability in the years that followed.
1994
Major League Baseball
strike
1994 World Series