1904: - The Brazilian side Electro Club Football Club, who had been founded a month earlier, changed their name to Botafogo de Fútbol e Ragatas.
1926: - Tommy Law made his League debut for Chelsea against Bradford Park Avenue in a Second Division match. He became one of the finest left-backs of his day only playing for Chelsea.
1958: - Albert Quixall moved to Manchester United from Sheffield Wednesday for a then record fee of £45,000. He made played in 243 League matches for Wednesday scoring 63 goals and winning a Second Division medal in 1956. He spent 6 years at Old Trafford appearing in 165 League matches and scoring 51 goals. He won a Cup medal in 1963.
1960: - Wally Bowes died at the age of 46. The England outside-left played for West Bromwich Albion, Everton, Notts County and Scunthorpe & Lindsey United.
1962: - David Sadler became England’s youngest amateur international when he played for England against Ireland at Dulwich at the age of 16. He was playing for Maidstone United at the time.
1964: - Manchester City signed the Blackpool centre-half Roy Gratrix. He only made 15 appearances for Manchester City before moving into the non-league game.
2006: - Peterborough United announced that Darragh MacAnthony, chairman of MRI Overseas Property had purchased 200 shares in PUFC.
2006: - The American businessman Randy Lerner took full control of Aston Villa FC announcing he had 89.69% of the shares.
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