Some stories of the past that led sporting headlines around the world on June 20.
1987
The All Blacks win the inaugural Rugby World Cup, after beating France 29-9 in the final at Eden Park in Auckland.
Michael Jones, captain David Kirk and John Kirwan all crossed for tries, while first-five Grant Fox slotted four penalties, a conversion and drop goal.
The Webb Ellis Cup subsequently proved elusive for New Zealand, as they had to wait until 2011 to hoist the trophy again, when they beat France again in the final at Eden Park.
1999
Shane Warne takes 4/33, as Australia beats Pakistan by eight wickets to win the Cricket World Cup at Lord's.
After winning the toss and electing to bat,Pakistan were bowled out for 132 after 39 overs.
Adam Gilchrist led the way with the bat to help Australia chase down the total in the 21st over.
2004
NZ Warriors lose to North Queensland Cowboys 28-26 in a bizarre golden-point match.
The Warriors outscored the Cowboys six tries to four, but could only land one conversion, with Lance Hohaia and Brent Webb struggling in windy conditions.
The NZ side would finish the year with six wins, narrowly missing out on the wooden spoon.
2006
Miami Heat win their first NBA championship, after beating Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the finals series.
Miami were down and out after losing the first two games, before Dwyane Wade led the Heat to four straight wins, three of them decided by three points or less.
Wade averaged 34 points and seven rebounds in the six-game series.
2010
In one of New Zealand football's biggest results, the All Whites keep their World Cup playoff hopes alive with a 1-1 draw against defending champions Italy at Nelspruit.
Striker Shane Smeltz opened the scoring for New Zealand, before Italy hit back later in the first half, when Vincenzo Iaquinta struck from the penalty spot.
Then, the All Whites defended wave after wave, holding on to secure a famous draw.
"This will stop the nation," coach Ricki Herbert said after the match. "There will be tremendous excitement about this at home.
"We are still alive in the group and of course we can dare to dream - we are at the World Cup. We've just had the most incredible result against the four‑time world champions, so we are doing OK for a team that's supposedly got some amateurs in it."
Both teams would end up missing out on the round of 16, but drawing against the defending champions was still a massive win in New Zealand's eyes.
Birthdays
1954 - Former England test cricket batsman Alan Lamb
1971 - Former All Blacks flanker Josh Kronfeld
1978 - Chelsea manager & former England international Frank Lampard
