YESTERDAY IN L.A. : FERNANDO'S NO-NO ONLY SECOND ONE OF THE DAY.

Byline: - Tom Hoffarth

As the year 2000 approaches, here's a look at some of the interesting anniversaries that will occur this week in Los Angeles sports history (followed by the ranking of the event from the book ``Unforgettable: The 100 Greatest Moments in Los Angeles Sports History'' in parenthesis, where applicable):

June 28, 1969: Don Drysdale, who would retire less than two months later, is credited for the win in the Dodgers' 19-0 victory over San Diego - the most lopsided shutout in NL history.

June 29, 1956: During the U.S. Olympic team track and field trials at the Coliseum, 19-year-old Charlie Dumas of USC is the first American to break the 7-foot barrier in the high jump, going over at 7- 5/8. Later that year, he won the gold at the Melbourne Olympics. (84)

June 29, 1990: Dodgers left-hander Fernando Valenzuela throws a 6-0 no-hitter against St. Louis at Dodger Stadium. With former Dodger Dave Stewart's no-hitter for Oakland against Toronto earlier in the day, it's the first time since 1917 that two pitchers throw complete-game no-nos on the same day.

June 30, 1962: Dodgers left-hander Sandy Koufax throws his first no-hitter, a 5-0 win against the expansion New York Mets. He strikes out 13 and walks five. He also strikes out the first three batters on nine pitches.

June 30, 1984: The USFL's Los Angeles Express plays in the longest game in pro football history - 93 minutes, 33 seconds - defeating the Michigan Panthers in three overtimes 27-21 in a playoff game at the Coliseum. The reason it goes so long - Panthers kicker Novo Bojovic misses three field-goal tries in the OT.

July 4, 1910: Los Angeles heavyweight Jim Jeffries comes out of a six-year retirement to reclaim his title against Jack Johnson in Reno, but he is no match for the reigning champ, losing a 15-round classic battle. Jeffries moved to Burbank and died at age 77 in 1953.

July 4, 1912: Los Angeles-born boxer Joe Rivers, fighting at the Southland's top stadium of the day, Vernon Arena, meets Ad Wolgast in a scheduled 20-round fight for Wolgast's lightweight world championship. No one knows who won. It goes down in the record books as the only double knockout fight in history as both landed KO blows simultaneously in the 13th round.

July 4, 1959: The Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena is dedicated by Vice President Richard Nixon.

July 4, 1962: The Angels, in just their second season, sweep a doubleheader from the Washington Senators to go into first place in the American League standings.

Birthdays: Today: Former Granada Hills High football star John Elway (39) and former Angels star Don Baylor (50). Wednesday: Angels outfielder and former Kennedy High star Garret Anderson (27), Dodgers shortstop Mark Grudzielanek (29) and Dodgers pitcher Chan Ho Park (26). Saturday: Former Angels pitcher Frank Tanana (46) and Mighty Ducks winger Teemu Selanne (29). Sunday: Carpetbagger Al Davis (70).