Today in History: Omonia SC Retires Number 12 and Other Sports Events

Today, February 24th, the following sports events stand out:

2001: Omonia SC retires the number 12 jersey in honor of its fans.

2019: Cypriot sports mourn the sudden loss of hammer throw champion, Kostas Stathelakos, in a car accident in South Africa.

2020: Memorial service for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna at the Staples Center.

1993: Bobby Moore, captain of the England national team, passed away.

1985: Inauguration of the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) in Piraeus.

1955: Alain Prost, four-time F1 world champion, was born.

1940: Denis Law, Scottish footballer, was born.

391: End of the Ancient Olympic Games by order of Emperor Theodosius I.