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Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, a potent symbol in the fight against racial inequality.

The ‘Miracle of Bern’: West Germany defeats Hungary in the FIFA World Cup Final, which had repercussions beyond the soccer field, symbolizing a post-war recovery for Germany.

Muhammad Ali defeats Sonny Liston in their heavyweight rematch with a first-round knockout, famously known for Ali's 'phantom punch' and its iconic photograph.

Mike Tyson bites Evander Holyfield's ear during a heavyweight championship match, an event shocking the sports world and leading to Tyson's disqualification and temporary suspension from boxing.

The 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs takes place, King's victory becomes a significant moment in the women's rights movement and women's sports.

Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in a single NBA game, setting a record that still stands today and highlighting individual excellence in team sports.

Jesse Owens wins his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics in front of Adolf Hitler, countering Nazi propaganda and becoming a symbol for racial equality during a time of segregation and discrimination.

Willie Mays makes 'The Catch', a dramatic over-the-shoulder grab during the World Series, which became one of the most famous plays in baseball history and underscored the importance of defensive skill in baseball.

Nelson Mandela is released from prison, leading to South Africa's re-admittance to international sports, particularly significant for rugby and cricket.

During the Munich Olympics, a terrorist attack by the group Black September tragically kills 11 Israeli athletes, leading to increased Olympic security measures and global awareness of political violence impacting sports.

The first modern Olympic Games are held in Athens, Greece, representing the rebirth of the ancient Olympic tradition and the beginning of the modern international sports competition.

The United States wins the FIFA Women's World Cup, with the iconic image of Brandi Chastain celebrating the final winning penalty shirtless, highlighting the growing popularity and acceptance of women's sports.

LeBron James makes his NBA debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking the beginning of one of the most impactful careers in basketball history.

Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier, an event not directly associated with competitive sports but symbolizes breaking physical and psychological barriers in the pursuit of human achievement.

The Shot Heard 'Round the World: Bobby Thomson hits a walk-off home run, which led the New York Giants to win the National League pennant over the Brooklyn Dodgers, illustrating the dramatic potential of sports.

London is announced as the host city for the 2012 Olympic Games, overcoming the long-time rival city Paris, and later leading to a successful Olympics that showcased London's multiculturalism and history.

Jesse Owens sets three world records and ties another within a 45-minute span at the Big Ten track meet in Ann Arbor, Michigan, showcasing the remarkable potential of athletic performance.

Arnold Palmer plays his last round in a U.S. Open, marking the end of an era for one of golf's greatest ambassadors and the rise of televised sports' appeal.

Title IX is passed in the United States, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or any other education program that receives federal money, fundamentally changing women's sports.

The inaugural match of the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg kicks off the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the first to be held on the African continent, symbolizing a milestone for global sports inclusion.

The ‘Miracle on Ice’: During the Winter Olympics, the US ice hockey team, composed of amateur players, defeats the Soviet Union's heavily favored and professional squad.

Katarina Witt wins her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in women's figure skating at the Calgary Winter Games, demonstrating the combination of athletic prowess and artistic excellence in sports.

Jackie Robinson breaks the baseball color line, becoming the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era, signaling the end of racial segregation in professional baseball.

The Soviet Union announces it will boycott the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, which was a part of a larger set of Olympic boycotts during the Cold War.