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Jul 19, 750
roman
Chariot-racing was a very popular sport all over the Roman Empire.
Roman chariots were ultra lightweight and flimsy. There was just enough room for a man to stand on and hold the reins. In an accident, the chariot would fall to pieces in an instant and hurl the charioteer out. -
Jul 19, 776
Greece
Greece is the home country of the Olympic Games. Olympia, a Greek city, was known to be a very important centre of athletics. The Olympic Games, held there every four years, were so important in Greek life that they were used as the basis for the Greek calendar.
When was the first ever Olympic game?
The first recorded Ancient Olympic Games were in 776 BC. -
World Cup
The 1966 Fifa World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934. -
Mayan
The Mayans are one of the first peoples to develop and play professional sports. One of the most important sports played by the Mayans was called Pok-a-tok. -
Ancient Egyptian sports
The Ancient Egyptians enjoyed a variety of different sports. Various sports have been depicted in various paintings and in ancient documents providing significant information about this subject. Sporting artefacts have also been found in tombs. The Ancient Egyptians were also known to enjoy competitive sports and were an exciting form of entertainment. The winners of sports contests were rewarded with money and special large collars known as the usekh which half covered the shoulders and chest.
