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* In [[rugby union]], [[All Blacks|New Zealand]] defeat [[2007 Rugby World Cup|World Cup]] winners [[South Africa national rugby union team|South Africa]] 19–8 in the opening match of the [[2008 Tri Nations Series|Tri Nations]]. [http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/07/06/sports/rugbynz6.php (''The International Herald Tribune'')] |
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* [[Margaret Hoelzer]] sets a [[world record]] for the 200 metre [[backstroke]] at the [[United States]] [[2008 Summer Olympics|Olympic]] trials in [[Omaha, Nebraska]]. [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/olympics/wires/07/05/2080.ap.na.oly.swm.us.trials.women.s.record.0140/ (AP via CNNSI)]{{Dead link|date=August 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} |
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* The [[Mississippi River]] reopens for traffic after recent flooding. [https://www.forbes.com/reuters/feeds/reuters/2008/07/05/2008-07-05T174632Z_01_N05365860_RTRIDST_0_FLOOD-MISSISSIPPI.html (AP via Forbes)] |
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Latest revision as of 18:08, 11 March 2022
July 5, 2008 (Saturday)
- In rugby union, New Zealand defeat World Cup winners South Africa 19–8 in the opening match of the Tri Nations. (The International Herald Tribune)
- Margaret Hoelzer sets a world record for the 200 metre backstroke at the United States Olympic trials in Omaha, Nebraska. (AP via CNNSI)[permanent dead link]
- The Mississippi River reopens for traffic after recent flooding. (AP via Forbes)
- Venus Williams defeats sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships Ladies' Final. (BBC News)