On this day in:

• 18971st Boston Marathon (B.A.A. Road Race), won by John J. McDermott in 2:55:10; the world's oldest annual marathon inspired by success of the first marathon at the 1896 Summer Olympics

• 1947England beats France, 6-3 at Twickenham to be level on points with Wales for a share of the Five Nations Rugby Championship; first appearance of France in tournament since 1931

• 1960Baseball uniforms begin displaying players' names on their backs

• 1986 Michael Spinks beats Larry Holmes in 15 for heavyweight boxing title

• 1990Pistons & 76'ers get into a fight accruing $162,500 fines (NBA record)

• 1991 Evander Holyfield beats George Foreman in 12 for heavyweight boxing title