1926
England international winger Joe Hulme joined Arsenal from
Blackburn Rovers. As well as being a pacy flankman, he played
first-class cricket for Middlesex and later managed Tottenham
Hotspur
1953
Non-league Walthamstow Avenue lost 5-2 to Manchester United in a
match staged at Highbury
1960
England international winger Brian Marwood was born in Seaham,
County Durham. He scored 17 times in 60 outings while at
Highbury
2005
Thierry Henry broke Ian Wright's record of League goals for the
Club with strike in Arsenal's 3-1 win at Aston Villa