Nottingham Forest retained the European Cup in 1979–80, beating Hamburg 1–0 in Madrid, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, thanks to an outstanding performance by goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

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They also won the European Super Cup and two League Cups.

The English club was a dominant force in the 70's and early 80's led by Brian Clough.

Other memorable events on this day…

1982: Diego Maradona moved from Boca Juniors to Barcelona in football's first £5million transfer. 

1990: Maiden, skippered by Tracy Edwards with the first all-female crew, finished second in the Whitbread Round the World Race. 

2001: Bolton beat Preston 3-0 in the play-off final to win promotion to the Premier League. 

2002: Second-tier side Wimbledon were given the green light to relocate to Milton Keynes despite vehement opposition from many of their supporters and the Football Association. 

2003: AC Milan won the Champions League, beating Juventus 3-2 on penalties in the final after a goalless draw at Old Trafford. 

2007: Derby won promotion to the Premier League after beating West Brom 1-0 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley. They were relegated the following season with a record low points total. 

2010: Real Madrid and Inter Milan confirmed they had agreed a deal for coach Jose Mourinho to join the Spanish club. 

2011: Barcelona won the Champions League by beating Manchester United 3-1 in the final at Wembley.