MLB — including the All-Star game — the NBA Summer League, the British Grand Prix, the Tour de France, the NASCAR Cup series, golf, and athletics are just some of the big sports events throughout July. Over the years, July 3 has seen numerous memorable moments. Read on to discover some of them.

Great moments in sport that occurred on July 3 include:

Looking back on these July 3 events, the achievements of R.F. Doherty, Gary Player, and Steve Yzerman stand out

Doherty was a four-time Wimbledon singles champion and a triple Olympic gold medalist in men's and mixed doubles. Player is one of only five golfers to achieve a Career Grand Slam, winning all four major championships: the Masters, the U.S. Open, the Open Championship, and the PGA Championship. Yzerman captained the Red Wings to three Stanley Cup victories and is celebrated for his leadership, skill, and dedication to the sport.