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More than an estimated 400 million people viewed Our World, the first live international satellite television production.
The United States defeated England during the FIFA World Cup in one of the greatest upsets in the competition's history.
French acrobat Charles Blondin crossed Niagara Gorge, making him one of the world's most famous tightrope walkers.
In what is known as "The Miracle of Bern", West Germany defeated Hungary 3–2 to win the FIFA World Cup.
The Grand Junction Railway, the world's first long-distance railway with steam traction, opened between Birmingham and Newton Junction.
West Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against the Netherlands at the Munich Olympiastadion.
In the 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final at the Mineirão, Germany defeated Brazil 7–1 (players pictured), breaking several tournament records.
West Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, with Andreas Brehme scoring the game's only goal.
Italy won their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time (players pictured).
The inaugural Wimbledon Championship, the world's oldest tennis tournament, began in London.
The last edition of the British tabloid News of the World was published, closing due to allegations that it hacked the voicemails of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler, victims of the 7/7 attacks and re�
The United States defeated China in the final match of the third FIFA Women's World Cup, setting records in both attendance and television ratings for women's sports.
The air temperature in Furnace Creek, California, reached 134 °F (56.7 °C), recognized by the World Meteorological Organization as the highest recorded on Earth.
Italy won their fourth FIFA World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time (players pictured).
Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title (pictured lifting the trophy).
Italy defeated West Germany 3–1 to win their third FIFA World Cup title.
France defeated the defending champions Brazil 3–0 to win their first FIFA World Cup title.
Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, with Mario Götze scoring the game's only goal (pictured) in the extra time.
The first FIFA World Cup was opened in Uruguay.
Croatian Mario Mandžukić scored the first own goal in a FIFA World Cup final in their defeat to France.