2014 Event Japan updates its constitution to allow self-defense forces to assist in defending allied nations that come under attack. The change does not extend to assisting in other external military conflicts. 2013 Event At the U.S. Open, defending men's singles champion Andy Murray is beaten in straight sets by Swiss player, Stanislas Wawrinka 1997 Event "Defending the Caveman," closes at Helen Hayes New York City after 671 performances 1995 Event "Defending the Caveman," opens at Helen Hayes Theater New York City for 671 perf 1994 Event Steffi Graf becomes 1st defending tennis champ to lose in 1st round of a major tournament (Wimbledon to Lorrie McNeal) 1991 Event Matt Barr's field goal with no time left gives New York Giant 15-13 Victory over defending champs San Francisco 49ers, for NFC title 1989 Event 1st regular-season matchup of defending Cy Young Award winners 1986 Event President Reagan gives speech defending his judicial appointments 1985 Event After defending his WBC flyweight championship, Sot Chitalada's check for $104,000 is stolen by a ringside pickpocket 1943 Event Operations begin at PETA Java, defending (Japanese) fatherland 1920 Death Joseph Trumpeldor, killed defending Tel-Mai against arab attack 1917 Birthday Glenn Reeves, Massillon, Ohio, actor, Defending Your Life 1912 Event U.S. Tennis Association amends rule taking bye away from defending champion 1714 Event Richard Steele publishes "Crisis," defending Hanoverian success
