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Acquitted Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Seeks $1.3 Million From Japan
Iwao Hakamada, 88, was declared innocent last year of a 1966 quadruple murder for which he spent over four decades in confinement, mostly on death row.
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How Childhood Trauma Impacts Our Brains, Bodies - And Even Our Genes
In 1966, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceauescu introduced extreme policies to increase the country's birth rate. This led to the widespread abandonment of children, who ended up in orphanages where they received no care, attention or love.
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Thomas Tuchel Targets World Cup Glory As England Manager
Thomas Tuchel said he must rise to the challenge of ending England's wait for a first major trophy since 1966 as the German was unveiled as the new manager of the Three Lions on Wednesday.
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Japanese Man Acquitted Of 1966 Murders After 45 Years On Death Row
A Japanese man said to have spent the world's longest time on death row was acquitted of murder on Thursday, his legal team said, ending his family's search for justice after a wrongful conviction for crimes committed nearly 60 years ago.
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Bobby Charlton, England World Cup Winner And United Great, Dies At 86
Bobby Charlton was a key member of England's victorious 1966 World Cup team
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England Must Play 'Game Of Our Lives' In FIFA Women's World Cup Final, Says Millie Bright
When the Lionesses kick off at Stadium Australia in Sydney they will attempt to do what no England side, men or women, has managed since 1966 -- win the World Cup.
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Record-Breaking Mbappe Determined To Carry PSG Past Bayern
Kylian Mbappe, who in December became the first to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final since Geoff Hurst in 1966, boasts the remarkable record of 201 goals from 247 games in a PSG shirt.
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What Became Of Pele's Fellow 1970 World Cup Heroes?
Pele's crowning glory was winning the 1970 World Cup as he approached his 30s, four years after he had vowed never to play in the tournament again after being kicked out of 1966
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Missing Tablecloth, With Doodles By The Beatles, Returned After 55 Years
A tablecloth that all four members of The Beatles doodled on before a 1966 show has been returned to its California owners -- more than five decades after it was stolen.
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England World Cup Winner Roger Hunt Dies Aged 83
Roger Hunt, who played in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany, which England won 4-2, scored an unrivalled 244 league goals for Liverpool.
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Former England Footballer Jimmy Greaves Dies Aged 81
Jimmy Greaves, who was a member of England's 1966 FIFA World Cup-winning squad, died aged 81.
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Government Backs UK, Ireland For Potential Bid To Host 2030 World Cup
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK is "the home of football" and that it's the right time for them to host the FIFA World Cup.
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A Look Inside World's Biggest Vaccine Factory, Serum Institute Of India
The tiny clinking vials supervised by silent PPE-wearing technicians belie the excitement inside the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, the Serum Institute of India, a major player in the fight against coronavirus.
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Wayne Rooney Says English Football Should Follow US Example With Heading Ban
Former Barcelona and England star Gary Lineker and 1966 World Cup winner Geoff Hurst are among leading names who have called for new regulations to prevent children heading balls.
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Jack Charlton, England's 1966 World Cup Winner, Dies At 85
Jack Charlton also enjoyed a fairytale spell as manager of the Republic of Ireland guiding them to several major finals -- advancing to the 1990 World Cup quarter-finals.
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Acquitted Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Seeks $1.3 Million From Japan
Iwao Hakamada, 88, was declared innocent last year of a 1966 quadruple murder for which he spent over four decades in confinement, mostly on death row.
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How Childhood Trauma Impacts Our Brains, Bodies - And Even Our Genes
In 1966, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceauescu introduced extreme policies to increase the country's birth rate. This led to the widespread abandonment of children, who ended up in orphanages where they received no care, attention or love.
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Thomas Tuchel Targets World Cup Glory As England Manager
Thomas Tuchel said he must rise to the challenge of ending England's wait for a first major trophy since 1966 as the German was unveiled as the new manager of the Three Lions on Wednesday.
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Japanese Man Acquitted Of 1966 Murders After 45 Years On Death Row
A Japanese man said to have spent the world's longest time on death row was acquitted of murder on Thursday, his legal team said, ending his family's search for justice after a wrongful conviction for crimes committed nearly 60 years ago.
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Bobby Charlton, England World Cup Winner And United Great, Dies At 86
Bobby Charlton was a key member of England's victorious 1966 World Cup team
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England Must Play 'Game Of Our Lives' In FIFA Women's World Cup Final, Says Millie Bright
When the Lionesses kick off at Stadium Australia in Sydney they will attempt to do what no England side, men or women, has managed since 1966 -- win the World Cup.
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Record-Breaking Mbappe Determined To Carry PSG Past Bayern
Kylian Mbappe, who in December became the first to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final since Geoff Hurst in 1966, boasts the remarkable record of 201 goals from 247 games in a PSG shirt.
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What Became Of Pele's Fellow 1970 World Cup Heroes?
Pele's crowning glory was winning the 1970 World Cup as he approached his 30s, four years after he had vowed never to play in the tournament again after being kicked out of 1966
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Missing Tablecloth, With Doodles By The Beatles, Returned After 55 Years
A tablecloth that all four members of The Beatles doodled on before a 1966 show has been returned to its California owners -- more than five decades after it was stolen.
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England World Cup Winner Roger Hunt Dies Aged 83
Roger Hunt, who played in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany, which England won 4-2, scored an unrivalled 244 league goals for Liverpool.
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Former England Footballer Jimmy Greaves Dies Aged 81
Jimmy Greaves, who was a member of England's 1966 FIFA World Cup-winning squad, died aged 81.
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Government Backs UK, Ireland For Potential Bid To Host 2030 World Cup
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK is "the home of football" and that it's the right time for them to host the FIFA World Cup.
-
A Look Inside World's Biggest Vaccine Factory, Serum Institute Of India
The tiny clinking vials supervised by silent PPE-wearing technicians belie the excitement inside the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, the Serum Institute of India, a major player in the fight against coronavirus.
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Wayne Rooney Says English Football Should Follow US Example With Heading Ban
Former Barcelona and England star Gary Lineker and 1966 World Cup winner Geoff Hurst are among leading names who have called for new regulations to prevent children heading balls.
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Jack Charlton, England's 1966 World Cup Winner, Dies At 85
Jack Charlton also enjoyed a fairytale spell as manager of the Republic of Ireland guiding them to several major finals -- advancing to the 1990 World Cup quarter-finals.
