On This Day - May 13

1914: Joe Louis, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, was born. Louis first won the world title in 1937 by beating James J Braddock and made 25 defences over 11 years. He retired in 1948 but changed his mind, eventually quitting for good after losing to Rocky Marciano in 1951. Died in 1981.

1950: The first Formula One world championship race took place at Silverstone.

Italy's Giuseppe Farina won the event, called the British Grand Prix, in an Alfa

Romeo from team-mate Luigi Fagioli.

2001: Celtic striker Henrik Larsson is named Scottish Writers' Player of the

Year after scoring 53 goals in all competitions for the club.

2002: Ferrari were summoned to appear before the World Motor Sports Council to

explain why Rubens Barrichello moved over to allow Michael Schumacher to win the

previous day's Austrian Grand Prix.

2005: Sprinter Mark Lewis-Francis was given a public warning by UK Athletics

after testing positive for cannabis.

2006: Liverpool won the FA Cup, beating West Ham 3-1 on penalties after match

finished 3-3 following extra time at the Millennium Stadium.

2007: Sheffield United were relegated from the Premier League on goal

difference after losing 2-1 to Wigan.