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1941Jan, 11

Gérson

Gérson, Brazilian footballer
Gérson de Oliveira Nunes, generally known as Gérson (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʒɛʁsõ]; born 11 January 1941 in Niterói), nicknamed Canhotinha de ouro (literally: Golden left foot), is a Brazilian former association footballer who played as a midfielder. He won numerous national trophies with the club sides of Flamengo, Botafogo, São Paulo and Fluminense. He is widely known as being "the brain" behind the Brazilian Football Team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

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  • 26Jul

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  • 17Sep

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  • 12Dec

    Hungary

    World War II: The United Kingdom declares war on Bulgaria. Hungary and Romania declare war on the United States. India declares war on Japan.
  • 14Dec

    Thailand

    World War II: Japan signs a treaty of alliance with Thailand.