On this day

He was our Princess Di.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2ZVKhL92bc

20 years ago today the world’s greatest and most famous terrace, the Kop, made its last stand.

http://www.dovetrust.com/assets/mini%20sites/lastdayonthekop/liverpool-kop-final-day.jpg

20 years ago today Roland Ratzenberger died in a high speed crash at Imola while taking part in qualifying for the san marino grand prix.

Hard to believe it is 20 years.

Im sure many people will be sniffling a bit at his memory

[QUOTE=“Sidney, post: 938816, member: 183”]20 years ago today the world’s greatest and most famous terrace, the Kop, made its last stand.

http://www.dovetrust.com/assets/mini%20sites/lastdayonthekop/liverpool-kop-final-day.jpg[/QUOTE]

Jaysus - that Norwich jersey was horrendous.

The Liverpool wasn’t much better. I bought it at the time.

The day the Ryan-line closed forever.

Ayrton Senna died 20 years ago today.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmiIFCiIMAA7F56.png

Corinthians players wore helmets last night in memory of him. I presume they removed them before the game kicked off.

[QUOTE=“myboyblue, post: 939244, member: 180”]Ayrton Senna died 20 years ago today.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmiIFCiIMAA7F56.png

Corinthians players wore helmets last night in memory of him. I presume they removed them before the game kicked off.[/QUOTE]
What a stupid fucking gesture.

[QUOTE=“myboyblue, post: 939244, member: 180”]Ayrton Senna died 20 years ago today.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmiIFCiIMAA7F56.png

Corinthians players wore helmets last night in memory of him. I presume they removed them before the game kicked off.[/QUOTE]
Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan played football while wearing a motorcycle crash helmet in the video for Shakermaker, so it can be done.

On this day in 1961 - Fidel Castro announced there would be no more elections in Cuba

60 years ago today - Iffley Road Track, Oxford - 6 May 1954

Roger Bannister runs the mile in 3.59.4 becoming the first athlete to break the 4 minute mile mark.

[QUOTE=“Manuel Zelaya, post: 941092, member: 377”]60 years ago today - Iffley Road Track, Oxford - 6 May 1954

Roger Bannister runs the mile in 3.59.4 becoming the first athlete to break the 4 minute mile mark.[/QUOTE]

On this day in 1987 the IRA lost 8 brave volunteers in Loughall. A civilian was also shot dead by the brit sas forces who left no prisoners alive in a shoot to kill operation. It was the biggest loss of life for the IRA in one operation since the tan war.

A sad day. Thoughts to their families. TAL.

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On this day in 1984, “Legend” by Bob Marley was released.

10 years ago today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3GkoWKO56A

[QUOTE=“Rocko, post: 942329, member: 1”]10 years ago today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3GkoWKO56A
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The reaction of the ball boys. :clap::clap:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oeQYUjBRwM

Around this time 26 years ago, Wimbledon were minutes away from their shock FA Cup final win over Liverpool.

Jesus… I remember it like it was yesterday. :eek: