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Something I forgot nearly a month ago: Friday, 30 September. UEFA Champions League winners Bayern Munich win the UEFA Super Cup after defeating 10-man Europa League winners Chelsea 5-4 on penalties following a nail-biting 2-2 draw during extra-time in Prague, the Czech capital.

One of my cats died earlier today. :(

Something I missed 2 weeks ago... Sunday, 11 August. English champs Manchester United, under new manager David Moyes, win the FA Community Shield after a 2-0 win over FA Cup holders Wigan Athletic at Wembley courtesy of goals from Dutch star Robin van Persie in the 5th and 58th minutes.

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One thing I forgot 6 days ago: Saturday, 27 July. Bundesliga runners-up Borussia Dortmund win a title, this time the German Supercup, after beating league champs and cup holders Bayern Munich 4-2 at home.

1955 - The Republic of Austria was proclaimed following the end of a 10-year Allied occupation of that country. 1974 - Wings started a seven-week run at #1 on the U.K. album chart with Band on the Run, featuring the title-track, Jet and the U.S. hit Helen Wheels. The album sold over six...

Sunday, 30 June. Brazil wins the FIFA Confederations Cup for the record 4th time on home soil after defeating world and European champions Spain 3-0 in the Final in Rio de Janeiro. Fred gets it first for the hosts in the 2nd minute with a point-blank range while being floored on Spain's goal...

1966 - The Beatles gave a concert in Tokyo and over 500 police were needed to keep fans from the stage. 1969 - Led Zeppelin played two concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London. 2003 - France wins the FIFA Confederations Cup for the 2nd time on home soil after beating African champions...

Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love

Things I forgot yesterday for being too busy: 1967 - After wresting the coveted closing spot from the Who, Jimi Hendrix goes to wow concertgoers at the Monterey Pop music festival by setting his guitar on fire during his set. 2003 - The 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup kicks off in France.

One of my aunts passed away today of lung cancer. :(

Saturday, 11 May. Bayern Munich was crowned German champions for the 23rd time after a 3-0 win at home over Augsburg before completing its league campaign with a 3-4 away win over Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday, 18 May. Also on Saturday, 25 May, Bayern won the UEFA Champions League for the...

Iron Maiden - When the Wild Wind Blows

Also in Spain: Friday, 17 May. Atlético Madrid ended its 17-year wait by winning the Copa del Rey for the 10th time by defeating city rivals Real 2-1 in a somewhat incident-marred Final at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Real's home turf. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for Real in the 14th...

1968 - Italy wins the UEFA European Championship for the 1st time on home soil after defeating neighbours Yugoslavia 2-0 in the Final in Rome. The 2 teams drew 1-1 2 days earlier therefore the match had to be replayed. 1976 - Paul McCartney and Wings set a record for an indoor concert crowd...