2010
The first African FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa
The first African FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa.
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1987
First ever Rugby World Cup kicks off with New Zealand playing Italy at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand
First ever Rugby World Cup kicks off with New Zealand playing Italy at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
1986
The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Arg
The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of�
1995
Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup i
Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup in an iconic post-apartheid moment.
2010
Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title (pictured lifting the…
Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title (pictured lifting the trophy).
2010
In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title.
In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title.
1998
France defeated the defending champions Brazil 3–0 to win their first FIFA World Cup title.
France defeated the defending champions Brazil 3–0 to win their first FIFA World Cup title.
1930
The first FIFA World Cup was opened in Uruguay.
The first FIFA World Cup was opened in Uruguay.
2018
Croatian Mario Mandžukić scored the first own goal in a FIFA World Cup final in their defeat to France.
Croatian Mario Mandžukić scored the first own goal in a FIFA World Cup final in their defeat to France.
1930
In Montevideo, Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina.
In Montevideo, Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina.
2023
The 2023 Rugby World Cup, the tenth men's Rugby World Cup is held in France. The opening ceremony, directed and…
The 2023 Rugby World Cup, the tenth men's Rugby World Cup is held in France. The opening ceremony, directed and written by Jean Dujardin, Olivier Ferracci and Nora Matthey, took place at the Stade de�
1932
Pik Botha, South African lawyer, politician, and diplomat, 8th South African Ambassador to the United States (died 2018)
Pik Botha, South African lawyer, politician, and diplomat, 8th South African Ambassador to the United States (died 2018)
2012
Roy Padayachie, South African lawyer and politician, South African Minister of Communications (born 1950)
Roy Padayachie, South African lawyer and politician, South African Minister of Communications (born 1950)
1901
Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, South African general and politician, 1st President of the South African Republic (born 1819
Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, South African general and politician, 1st President of the South African Republic (born 1819)
1904
Paul Kruger, South African politician, 5th President of the South African Republic (born 1824)
Paul Kruger, South African politician, 5th President of the South African Republic (born 1824)
1852
Schalk Willem Burger, South African commander, lawyer, and politician, 6th President of the South African Republic…
Schalk Willem Burger, South African commander, lawyer, and politician, 6th President of the South African Republic (died 1918)
1819
Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, South African general and politician, 1st President of the South African Republic (died…
Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, South African general and politician, 1st President of the South African Republic (died 1901)
1825
Paul Kruger, South African soldier and politician, 5th President of the South African Republic (died 1904)
Paul Kruger, South African soldier and politician, 5th President of the South African Republic (died 1904)
1952
Thé Lau, Dutch singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2015)
Thé Lau, Dutch singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2015)
1962
During the FIFA World Cup, police had to intervene multiple times in fights between Chilean and Italian players in one o
During the FIFA World Cup, police had to intervene multiple times in fights between Chilean and Italian players in one of the most violent games in football history.