On this day in sports: January 20

1. 1401 The Taula de canvi (Catalan: "Table of change"), described as Europe's first-ever public bank, began operations inside Barcelona's Llotja de Mar. Source
2. 1968 The Houston Cougars upset the UCLA Bruins in what became known as the "Game of the Century" (pictured), ending the Bruins' 47-game winning streak and establishing college basketball as a sports commodity on American television. Source
3. 1994 Born: Hampus Lindholm, Swedish ice hockey player Source
4. 2000 Born: Tyler Herro, American basketball player Source
5. 2003 Born: J. J. McCarthy, American football player Source

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