[caption id="attachment_136830" align="alignleft" width="352"] England batsman Gilbert Jessop (1874-1955) was said to be a fiercer hitter than Viv Richards[/caption]

1874 - The original entertainer is born. Gilbert Jessop was arguably a fiercer hitter than Viv Richards, Ian Botham, Adam Gilchrist, or anyone else who has belted leather for a living. He was known as “The Croucher” for his unusual stance

1929 - Cloudburst causes stampede in Yankee Stadium, New York. Two people crushed to death

1981 - Jamie How, born today, made his ODI cricket debut for New Zealand on New Year’s Eve in 2005 with a half-century against Sri Lanka

2007 - The 126th FA Cup Final is held, the first at the new Wembley Stadium. Chelsea defeat Manchester United 1-0

1961 - Birth of Lisa Wagner, a Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) Hall of Famer