This archive report was first published on 21 April 2020.
On April 21, 1995, a sculpture of Muhammad Ali was unveiled in Las Vegas, commemorating his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame later that year.
Fast forward to April 21, 1996, when the 20th Paris Marathon kicked off on the Champs Elysees, with around 20,000 participants, including Portugal's Henrique Crisostomo, who won the race with a personal best time of 2 hours, 12 minutes, and 16 seconds.
On April 21, 1999, Manchester United's Dwight Yorke and Roy Keane led their team to a historic comeback against Juventus in the Champions League semi-final second leg match in Turin, Italy. The match ended 3-2 in favor of Manchester United, securing their spot in the European Cup final.
April 21, 2010, saw the Charlotte Bobcats' Stephen Jackson lead his team with 27 points, but ultimately fall to the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference playoff series.
Finally, on April 21, 2019, Romania's Simona Halep fought back to defeat France's Caroline Garcia in the Fed Cup semi-final tie, but ultimately Romania fell short of their first-ever Fed Cup finals berth.
These events showcase the excitement and drama that sports can bring, and we remember them on this day in history.
