November 01

Events - Sports

1897day.year

Italian Sport-Club Juventus is founded by a group of students of Liceo Classico Massimo d'Azeglio.

Sport-Club Juventus is founded in Turin by students from Liceo Classico Massimo d'Azeglio, marking the birth of a future football powerhouse.
On November 1, 1897, a group of students from Liceo Classico Massimo d'Azeglio established Sport-Club Juventus in Turin. Initially formed as a sports and gymnastics club, it soon adopted football as its main focus. The founders chose the name Juventus, Latin for 'youth,' reflecting their ambition and energy. In its early years, the club wore pink shirts before adopting the famed black and white stripes. Over the following decades, Juventus would become one of the most successful and popular football clubs in the world.
Sport-Club Juventus Liceo Classico Massimo d'Azeglio
1938day.year

Seabiscuit defeats War Admiral in an upset victory during a match race deemed "the match of the century" in horse racing.

In the legendary "match of the century," Seabiscuit stunned the racing world by defeating War Admiral.
On November 1, 1938, underdogs Seabiscuit and War Admiral faced off in a highly anticipated match race. Seabiscuit, ridden by jockey George Woolf, overcame early setbacks to surge ahead. War Admiral, the 1937 Triple Crown winner, was expected to dominate the race. In a dramatic finish, Seabiscuit won by four lengths, captivating the public. The victory boosted national morale during the Great Depression era. It cemented Seabiscuit's legacy as one of America's greatest racehorses. The match symbolized hope, perseverance, and the thrill of sports competition.
1938 Seabiscuit War Admiral