* October 17 – The Open Championship, also known as the British Open, is played for the first time at Prestwick Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland.

* Prestwick J, 1783: Origin and Etymology of the Loftus Family – attributed to a Herald ’ s manuscript

Today, Ryanair now serves more than 20 destinations from Prestwick — now one of their maintenance hubs – and other budget airlines have also moved into the airport.

As well as the thriving no-frills segment, Prestwick has continued its traditional strategic role as a refuelling point for military aircraft – the USAF, RAF and the Canadian Forces Air Command are frequent visitors for example.

* October 20 – The KLM Lockheed L-049-46-25 Constellation Nijmegen crashes in high ground on approach to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, in Prestwick, Scotland, killing all 40 people on board.

* December 25 – BOAC Boeing 377 Stratocruiser G-ALSA crashes on landing at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, killing 28 of the 36 passengers and crew on board.

As well, Prestwick International Airport is a 30 – 40-minute train journey from Johnstone railway station.

In addition, BCal obtained a licence and sole UK flag carrier status to commence scheduled all cargo flights between Gatwick and Houston – including an optional stop-over at Manchester or Prestwick in either direction.

* 1961 – The Soviet Union performs the first armed test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, launching an R-13 from a Golf class submarine.

* 1895 – The first U. S. Open Men's Golf Championship administered by the United States Golf Association is played at the Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island.

* April 10 – Volkswagen becomes the second ( after Rolls-Royce ) non-American automobile manufacturer to open a plant in the United States, commencing production of the Rabbit, the North American version of the Volkswagen Golf, at the Volkswagen Westmoreland Assembly Plant near New Stanton, Pennsylvania with a unionized ( UAW ) workforce ( the plant closes in 1992.

* May 9 – Harry Vardon, English Golf Professional ( d. 1937 )

* July 10 – Peter Thomson becomes the first Australian to win the British Open Golf Championship.

The United States Golf Association banned this technique in 1968 by amending the old Rule 35 – 1, since until that time, golfers had always faced the ball when striking.

The Golf would be periodically redesigned over its lifetime – entering its sixth generation in 2008 – with only a few components carried over between generations, while the Beetle had only minor refinements of its original design.

In 1608, according to tradition, Blackheath was the place where golf was introduced to England – the Royal Blackheath Golf Club ( based in nearby Eltham since 1923 ) was one of the first golf associations established ( 1766 ) outside Scotland.

* Blossom Trails Golf Club – Benton Harbor

By 1961, this community of 1. 75 square miles – which Johnson named Sunrise Golf Village – had less than 350 residents.

That first elected mayor was John Lomelo, Jr. – a former Miami nightclub owner who was drawn to Sunrise Golf Village by the Upside-Down House.

* Jerilyn Britz – U. S. Women's Open Golf Champion in 1979.

* Pinnacle State Park and Golf Course – A state park by the northeast town line.

* Cloverleaf Golf Club – a 27-hole public golf course that accommodates outings and weekly leagues.

* A. W. Tillinghast ( 1874 – 1942 ), golf course architect of Bethpage State Park, Ridgewood Country Club, Baltusrol Golf Club, Aronimink Golf Club, Winged Foot Golf Club and many other notable courses.

He was known from early life as a cultured musician, and became an enthusiastic golf player, becoming captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in 1894 – 1895.

Following his father-in-law, he was a member of the United States Golf Association, serving successively as secretary, vice-president and president, 1928 – 1935.

* The Golf Champion Trophy ( commonly known as the Claret Jug ) – replaced the Challenge Belt and has been awarded to the winner since 1873.

* 1995 – H. Adams Carter, American Alpine Club President, 10th Mountain Division trainer ( b. 1914 )

* 1981 – Bradley McIntosh, English singer ( S Club )

* 1961 – Roy Hay, English musician and composer ( Culture Club )

Today, the stadium is used by amateurs, whilst the Bundesliga Club holds its games in the new stadium " Neuer Tivoli " – meaning New Tivoli-a couple of metres down the road.

* 1840 – Alexander Cameron Sim, Scottish pharmacist and businessman, founded Kobe Regatta & Athletic Club ( d. 1900 )

* 1940 – The Rhythm Night Club fire at a dance hall in Natchez, Mississippi, kills 198 people.

* 1970 – Shizuka Kudō, Japanese singer and actress ( Onyanko Club )

* Gérard Blitz ( entrepreneur ) ( 1912 – 1990 ), founder of Club Med

* Armand Joseph Dubernad ( 1741 – 1799 ), financial trader, consul general of the Holy Roman Empire, deputy, mayor and cofounder of the first Jacobin Club of Brittany.

* Chalmers Aerospace Club – founded in 1981.

The Valley Club ( CAFC Supporters Club ) was situated in Harvey Gardens behind the North Stand, and was managed by licensee Ray Donn from 1970 – 1984 the club had a full club licence supplying food and drink to its members and guests during match days and live entertainment, with cabaret and dancing every night of the week.

* Holger Nehring, ' From Gentleman's Club to Folk Festival: The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in Manchester, 1958-63 ', North West Labour History Journal, No. 26 ( 2001 ), pp. 18 – 28

* The Italian – American Citizens Club of Dedham

* 1875 – The Massachusetts Rifle Association, " America's Oldest Active Gun Club ", is founded.

* 1935 – The Downtown Athletic Club Trophy, later renamed the Heisman Trophy, is awarded to halfback Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago.

* 1940 – Pat Chapman, English Author, Founder The Curry Club

** External Debt Crisis, 1982 – 1990, the external debt crisis and Paris Club re-scheduling and debt reduction.

* Felpham & Middleton Country Dance Club has written a history from 1933 – 1994, just about one of the oldest extant English Country Dance clubs in England.

* 1905 – Chicago attorney Paul Harris and three other businessmen meet for lunch to form the Rotary Club, the world's first service club.

* 1960 – Mikey Craig, English musician ( Culture Club )

Defending holders Manchester United did not enter the 1999 – 2000 FA Cup, as they were already in the inaugural Club World Championship, with the club stating that entering both tournaments would overload their fixture schedule and make it more difficult to defend their Champions League and Premiership titles.

* 1933 – Orlando " Cachaito " López, Cuban musician ( Buena Vista Social Club ) ( d. 2009 )

* 2009 – Orlando " Cachaito " López, Cuban musician Buena Vista Social Club ( b. 1933 )

Then, not long before the finish, the Automobile Club de l ' Ouest ( ACO ), organizers of the Le Mans event, informed Ford that the geographical difference in starting positions would be taken into account at a close finish – meaning that the McLaren / Amon vehicle, which had started perhaps behind the Hulme-Miles car, would have covered slightly more ground over the 24 hours and would therefore be the winner.