It was certainly happy memories for the Australian women’s squad on this day 28 years ago.
They had already claimed the two previous Cricket World Cup titles with victories over England and continued their dominance with their third crown.
The feat was more remarkable considering they won it in front of their home fans in Melbourne and denied familiar foes England for the third time.
Jan Brittin’s unbeaten 46 saw the tourists post 127-7 with Lyn Fullston the standout bowler with figures of 3-29.
In reply, Lindsay Reeler (59 no) and Denise Annetts (48 no) sealed the eight wicket victory.
Australia would go on to dominate further, winning another three world titles.
Other memorable events on December 18
1935: Donald Bradman scores 117 in his first Shield cricket match for South Australia.
1949: Philadelphia Eagles beat LA Rams 14-0 in NFL championship game.
1984: Sweden defeated the United States 4-1 to win the Davis Cup final in Gothenburg.
1996: The first Test match between Zimbabwe and England was played. It went on to finish as a draw.
