HistoryGuesser Daily · September 22, 2026 · 1897 – 1967
Fierce rivalries, grueling physical tests, and iconic competitive clashes capture the raw emotion and enduring legacy of unforgettable athletic milestones across the decades.
The scenes are shown below — tap a card to reveal its place and year.
Round 1 · 1959
Inaugural Daytona 500 Photo Finish
Daytona Beach, Florida
The inaugural Daytona 500 ended in a finish so close it took three days of reviewing news photographs to officially declare Lee Petty the winner over Johnny Beauchamp.
Round 2 · 1967
The Ice Bowl NFL Championship
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Played in brutal -13°F weather, the NFL Championship game known as the 'Ice Bowl' saw the Green Bay Packers defeat the Dallas Cowboys behind Bart Starr's last-minute quarterback sneak.
Round 3 · 1905
Original All Blacks Perform the Haka
Cardiff, Wales
During the legendary 1905 'Originals' tour, the New Zealand rugby team performed the Haka at Cardiff Arms Park before their only defeat of the trip.
Round 4 · 1965
Ali Stands Over Liston
Lewiston, Maine
Due to licensing issues, Muhammad Ali's infamous first-round knockout of Sonny Liston took place in a tiny youth hockey arena in Maine in front of just 2,434 fans.
Round 5 · 1897
Start of the First Boston Marathon
Ashland, Massachusetts
The very first Boston Marathon was inspired by the 1896 Olympics and featured a tiny field of just 15 runners tracing dirt roads from Ashland to Boston.
