1910
Woolwich Arsenal narrowly avoided being taken over by Fulham after
Sir Henry Norris bought a controlling interest in the Club, but the
League committee vetoes Norris' plan to join the two clubs
1932
Scotland international wing-half Frank Hill, who earned three caps,
arrived from Aberdeen. He netted four goals in 76 League games for
Arsenal
1976
Ex-England Youth midfielder Brian Hornsby left Highbury to join
Shrewsbury Town. He scored six times in 26 outings for Arsenal
1977
Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia was born in Pamplona, Spain
2001
Southampton said a nostalgic farewell to The Dell as Matt
LeTissier's late goal clinched a 3-2 victory over Arsenal
