JFK Assassinated (1963)

On November 22 1963, President John F Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

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Pele's World Cup Final Performance (1958)

June 1958, Sweden v Brazil in the World Cup Final. Brazil were a goal down until a17 year old newcomer, Pele, equalised with a stunning goal. Brazil went on to win 5-2 and Pele became a sporting hero and is considered one of the greatest football players of all time.

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Roger Bannister Breaks the 4 Minute Mile (1954)

On 6 May 1954, Roger Bannister becomes the first man to break the four minute mile.

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Launch of First Nuclear Submarine (1954)

The United States launches the world's first nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus.

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First Man in Space (1961)

Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man in space after completing an orbit of the Earth in his Vostok spacecraft.

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THE FAMOUS 11

The famous Manchester United Football team whose doom changed the course of football history.

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Manchester United Players Die in Munich Air Crash (1958)

The Munich Air Crash happened on 6 February 1958. On board were the affectionately known 'Busby Babes' - the Manchester United football team. Their plane crashed on its third attempt at take off. Twenty three people died, 21 survived.

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