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• 1939 - West Indian fast bowler Tyrell Johnson takes the wicket of Walter Keeton with his first delivery in Test cricket in the match between England and West Indies at The Oval.
• 1953 - England win the fifth and final Test of the series to regain The Ashes from Australia for the first time since the Bodyline series of 1932-33. Victory by eight wickets in the match at The Oval follows four drawn matches.