Cricket
- January 31 – Australia secure victory in the Fourth Test match versus India and win the series 4–0
- August 27 – England win the final Test match at The Oval against Australia to tie the series 1–1. Australia retain The Ashes
- August 28 – Basil D'Oliveira is excluded from the MCC South African tour side leading to turmoil in the world of cricket.
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