Richard Day reviews this day in the club's history
News relevant to Gillingham FC on this day in history, games, players, debuts etc...FIXTURES...
1904 - Northampton T 2-2 New Brompton SLD1
An own goal from Peter Durber plus a Tom Boucher effort earned a point at the County Ground
1906 - Swindon T 2-0 New Brompton SLD1
1910 - New Brompton 3-1 Crystal Palace SLD1
Goals from Jimmy Reid and George Massey proved too much for the Glaziers
1921 - Brighton & HA 1-0 Gillingham D3
1924 - Gillingham 6-0 Brentford D3S
Tommy Williams (2), Tommy Hall, Bill Berry and Arthur Read were all on target and a Pearson own goal completed the annihilation
1927 - Southend Utd 1-0 Gillingham D3S Att: 6,605
1932 - Gillingham 1-0 Bristol R D3S Att: 3,965
A John McGregor penalty proved the difference between the sides
1936 - Newport Co 4-2 Gillingham D3S Att: 2,515
Bill Baldwin struck twice at Somerton Park
1938 - Gillingham 1-0 Cardiff C D3S Att: 6,710
Fred Herbert notched the only goal of the game
1949 - Merthyr Tydfil 2-2 Gillingham SL
Les Gore and George Forrester hit the goals as the Gills came from behind to gain a point
1955 - Aldershot 0-2 Gillingham D3S Att: 5,201
Goals from Paddy Sowden and Ernie Morgan ensured victory at the Recreation Ground
1960 - Watford 3-1 Gillingham D4 Att: 12,709
A Bill Albury penalty wasn't enough at Vicarage Road
1963 - Margate 2-1 Gillingham KSC3 Att: 2,200
Brian Gibbs scored in the defeat at Hartsdown Park
1966 - Gillingham 0-1 Scunthorpe U D3 Att: 6,114
1977 - Gillingham 1-0 Sheff Wed D3 Att: 6,022
Billy Hughes cracked home the first-half winner
1983 - Gillingham 1-0 Portsmouth D3 Att: 6,489
The Gills overcame champions-elect thanks to a Colin Duncan effort
1985 - Plymouth Arg 1-1 Gillingham D3 Att: 4,852
A Dave Mehmet penalty earned a point at Home Park
1988 - Gillingham 0-0 Port Vale D3 Att: 3,367
1989 - Swansea C 3-2 Gillingham D3 Att: 4,252
Goals from Pat Gavin and Jason Lillis couldn't prevent defeat at the Vetch
1990 - Stockport Co 1-0 Gillingham D4 Att: 3,378
1991 - Gillingham 1-1 Scunthorpe Utd D4 Att: 2,319
Mike Trusson converted from the spot to earn a point from the Iron
1994 - Scunthorpe Utd 1-1 Gillingham D3 Att: 2,386
A Paul Baker goal ensured a point at Glanford Park
2002 - Norwich C 2-1 Gillingham C Att: 16,479
The Canaries completed a double despite an Iffy Onuora effort
2005 - Gillingham 0-0 Ipswich T C Att: 9,311
2011 – Burton Albion 1-1 Gillingham L2 Att: 3,230
A superb 78th minute Cody McDonald strike earned a point at the Pirelli Stadium
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DEBUTS...
The following players made their Gillingham debuts in the above games...
1932 - William Parker v Bristol R at home
1985 - Jim McDonagh at Plymouth
1990 - Harvey Lim against Stockport away
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BIRTHS...
1930 - George Wright
The right-back, born in Ramsgate, played for the Rams, Margate, West Ham United and Leyton Orient prior to joining the Gills in July 1962.
While at Upton Park he made his debut at Hull City in September 1951 and in more than seven years with the Hammers he made 172 appearances.
His first Gillingham game was against Chester at Priestfield in August 1962 which proved to be the first of just four games.
In the summer of 1963 he returned to his hometown club.
1969 - Andy Ansah
The Lewisham born forward played for seven Football League clubs during his career which included two substitute appearances for the Gills while on loan from Peterborough United in March 1996, his debut coming at Rochdale.
After a spell in Hong Kong and playing non-league soccer he set up his own consultancy company which covers sport related films, commercials and TV programmes.
He has worked alongside a number of top footballing stars including Wayne Rooney on Sky's Street Striker and regular viewers of Soccer AM will no doubt recognise his catchphrase of "Unbelievable Tekkers".
1971 - Adrian Foster
The forward had played for WBA and Torquay United before Gills boss Mike Flanagan paid £60,000 for his services in August 1994.
He made his debut against Hartlepool United on the opening day of the season and he went on to make 49 appearances for the club, scoring 11 times.
His chances under Tony Pulis were restricted to substitute appearances and, following a three-month loan at Exeter City, he moved to Hereford United in August 1996.
Since then he has had spells at a number of clubs, mostly in the West Country, and Adrian, 41 today, is currently player-manager at Gillingham Town.
1993 - Jack Evans
The young defender made his Gillingham debut away at Torquay United back in October and made his full debut when the Gills travelled to Port Vale in February 2012.
Jack, who celebrates his 20th birthday today, is currently on loan at Dartford and recently scored his first goal for the Darts in their 2-1 victory over Wrexham.