Federer recorded a record-equalling seventh SW19 singles crown with a 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 success over the Briton on Centre Court, although Murray went on to win their Olympics final at the same venue weeks later.
The legendary Swiss star’s Wimbledon win was his 17th major triumph in total – a record which still stands.
Here’s what other memorable sporting events happened on this day:
1889: The last bare-knuckle world heavyweight boxing contest took place. John L Sullivan beat Jake Kilrain over 75 rounds at Richburg, Mississippi.
1961: Angela Mortimer beat Christine Truman in the first all-British women’s singles final at Wimbledon since 1914.
1978: Bjorn Borg beat Jimmy Connors 6-2 6-2 6-3 in the men’s singles final at Wimbledon to successfully defend his title.
2007: Lewis Hamilton finished third in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone for his ninth successive podium finish of the season.
2008: Chelsea rejected an approach from Inter Milan for England midfielder Frank Lampard.
2011: Britain’s Bradley Wiggins withdrew from the Tour de France due to a broken collarbone sustained on stage seven.
2014: Germany recorded the largest margin of victory in a FIFA World Cup semi-final with a 7-1 demolition of hosts Brazil.