Happened on this Day - 16 August

1743: Bare-knuckle fighter Jack Broughton, known as the "Father of Boxing", published the first set of boxing rules in response to the death of an opponent, Yorkshireman George Stevenson.

1930: The first British Empire Games opened in Hamilton, Canada.

They became the British Commonwealth Games in 1970.

1948: Legendary baseball player Babe Ruth died on this day.

2000: Manchester United full-back Denis Irwin was carried off during his testimonial following a tackle by Manchester City's George Weah.