Real Madrid has two reasons to remember May 24 fondly, while cricketer Nasser Hussain is also unlikely to ever forget the date.
Madrid has lifted the Champions League trophy twice on this day in sporting history, beating familiar opponents on both occasions.
As for Hussain, the former England batsman bowed out with a final innings that was perfectly scripted (well, except for his involvement in an untimely run out).
Take a look back at the major moments to occur through the years.
2000 - Madrid prevails in all-Spain final
Madrid and Valencia made Champions League history in Paris, as two clubs from the same country met in the final of Europe's premier club competition for the first time.
Valencia had reached the showpiece at the expense of Barcelona, including thrashing its LaLiga rivals 4-1 in the first leg of the semifinal on its way to a 5-3 aggregate triumph (the same scoreline by which they had knocked out Lazio in the previous round).
However, Vicente del Bosque's Madrid ran out comfortable winners on French soil, Fernando Morientes, Steve McManaman and Raul with the goals in a resounding 3-0 triumph.
2000 - Pistons legend Thomas rewarded
A two-time NBA champion and 12-time All-Star, Isiah Thomas was honoured for his achievements with a place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
The point guard was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the second pick in the 1981 draft and went on to spend his entire playing career with the franchise, who retired his No.11 jersey.
Thomas played in 979 regular season games and was the focal point of the Detroit teams that won titles in 1989 and 1990, while the Pistons also had a heated rivalry with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the early 1990s.
Bob McAdoo, a two-time champion himself who was a prolific scorer in a 21-year playing career, was also voted in alongside Thomas.
2004 - Hussain signs out in style
In what would prove to be his final innings, Hussain scored an unbeaten hundred to help England beat New Zealand at Lord's.
The Black Caps had left the hosts needing a tough target of 282 in the final innings of the series opener - and they had England wobbling early at 35-2 following the dismissals of Marcus Trescothick and Mark Butcher.
Debutant Andrew Strauss combined with Hussain to put on a century stand before the former was run out following a mix-up with his senior batting partner, denying the left-hander - playing on his home ground - the possibility of scoring a century in both innings, as he departed for 83.
Hussain, however, made amends for his role in Strauss' dismissal by going on to reach three figures in a seven-wicket triumph.
Three days later, he announced his retirement, swiftly moving from the field of play to the commentary box to start a career in the media.
2014 - Madrid derby sees Real clinch 'La Decima'
A 10th European title finally arrived for Madrid, though not without a dramatic late intervention from Sergio Ramos. Having not won the Champions League since 2002, they appeared set to fall at the final hurdle when they trailed city rivals Atletico 1-0 going into added time in Lisbon.
Diego Godin's first-half header had the newly crowned LaLiga champions on the brink of glory, but Ramos popped up to meet a Luka Modric corner and nod in a last-gasp equaliser.
Carlo Ancelotti's side went on to dominate in extra time, goals from Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored from the penalty spot, sealing a 4-1 triumph.
To rub salt in the wounds for Atletico, boss Diego Simeone was sent off before the final whistle having ran onto the pitch to confront Raphael Varane following an incident in the aftermath to Ronaldo's goal.
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