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2020

The International Olympic Committee announces that it is postponing the 2020 Summer Olympics, which will now be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2001

At 15 years and 9 months old, American swimmer Michael Phelps smashes the world record in the 200-meter butterfly, becoming the youngest man to break a world record.

1990

Jack Nicklaus makes his debut on the Senior PGA Tour with a round of 71 (-1) at The Tradition tournament at Desert Mountain.

1981

Release of Hugh Hudson’s film “Chariots of Fire,” starring Ben Cross and Ian Charleson. The film would go on to win Best Picture at the 1982 Academy Awards.