We had a royal visit, one of Sunderland’s most memorable goals and the arrival of two of the biggest managerial names in Black Cats history.
It was the day when SAFC won a 6-5 game with a hat-trick from Bobby Gurney and, in the Second World War years, when the town braved the pounding from the air raids.
We’ve added in a couple of other great scenes from this day in years gone by as well.
Is this the most eventful day in the Wearside calendar? Or do you know better?
1. A Royal visit to Roker Avenue
The Prince of Wales visited the Roker Avenue Employment Social Centre on this day in 1934. Photo: SE
2. Super Kev's screamer
Kevin Phillips netted this glorious goal in Sunderland's 4-1 win against Chelsea on this day in 1999. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. A first look round for Bob
Bob Stokoe took his first look round Roker Park on this day in 1972. Photo: se
4. Tough days in 1941
Sunderland was hit by air raids in 1941, including this strike on aged people cottages which were partly demolished. Photo: SE