England win World Cup

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Egon Ronay diesRestaurateur Egon Ronay died on this day in 2010.

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Black Dog’s Tail dockedOn this day in 1965 workmen entered the chamber of the House of Commons and cut down Black Dog’s Tail, the length of tarred rope from HMS Victory that had hung from the ceiling since the ship’s return from the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

The England football team won the FIFA World Cup on this day in 1966, beating West Germany 4-2 after extra time. Read on...

World Cup Willie became a national icon

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