1993 Event John Maclean passes Kirk Muller as all-time New Jersey Devils scorer (521 pts) 1990 Event Brett Hull becomes 1st son of NHL 50 goal scorer (Bobby) to score 50 1989 Event Wayne Gretzky passes Gordie Howes as NHL's all time top scorer 1989 Event Wayne Gretzky passes Marcel Dionne to become NHL's 2nd all time scorer 1988 Event New York Islander's and NHL high scorer, Mike Bossy retires 1985 Event Denis Potvin passes Bobby Orr as NHL defenseman scorer (916 points) 1985 Death Uday Merchant, cricket (bro of Vijay, prolific scorer), dies 1979 Event NHL's greatest scorer Wayne Gretzky scores his 1st NHL goal 1971 Birthday Matthew Hayden, cricketer, heavy scorer for Queensland, Australia 1994-96 1970 Event Colin Cowdrey becomes Test Crickets' leading run scorer (7,250) 1970 Birthday Alan Shearer, born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, professional soccer player, striker, record goal scorer for Newcastle and Premier League, philanthropist 1961 Birthday Wayne Gretzky, Brantford, Ontario, NHL great scorer, Oiler, King, Rangers 1954 Birthday Chris Tavare, cricketer, England opener and occasional scorer of runs 1923 Event Ottawa Senator Cy Denneny becomes NHL's all time scorer (143 goals)
