Turkmenistan
Today in the history of sports is August 6

1875 – Hibernian (Edinburgh) football team is formed in Scotland.
1965 – Stephen Peterhansel, a 13-time Dakar Rally champion (7 in cars and 6 in motorcycles), is born.
1983 – Dutch footballer Robin van Persie is born.
1984 – Bosnian footballer Wedad Ibishevic is born.
1985 – French footballer Bafetimbi Gomis is born.