Bobby Charlton
Bobby Charlton, considered by FIFA as the greatest English footballer of all time, was born on this day in 1937 in Ashington, County Durham. Throughout his career, he only wore two jerseys: Manchester United and the England national team.
Manchester United
With the 'Red Devils', he scored 249 goals in 758 games. He won the League titles in 1957, 1965, and 1967. In addition, he won the FA Cup in 1963 and the European Cup in 1968.
Tragedy and Triumph
On February 6, 1958, he escaped death in the tragedy at Frankfurt airport, when the plane carrying Manchester United crashed on its return from Belgrade. All occupants died, except Bobby and goalkeeper Harry Gregg.
World Cup and Records
His greatest achievement was winning the 1966 World Cup, held in England. He remained the top scorer for his national team with 49 goals until September 8, when Wayne Rooney surpassed him by scoring his 50th goal.
Historical Events
10/11/1878: The "Conquest of the Desert" campaign against the southern tribes of Argentina begins.
10/11/1929: Birth of fishing entrepreneur Luis Banchero Rossi.
10/11/1947: Birth of Al Atkins, founder and vocalist of the heavy metal band Judas Priest.
10/11/1963: Death of French singer Edith Piaff.
10/11/1965: Death of American photographer Dorothea Lange.
10/11/1980: Venezuelan Baruj Benacerraf wins the Nobel Prize in Medicine.
10/11/1986: The animated series "Saint Seiya" makes its debut on Japanese television.
10/11/1990: Mexican Octavio Paz wins the Nobel Prize in Literature.
10/11/2006: New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle crashes a plane into an apartment building in Manhattan and dies.
International Day of the Girl
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