Munich Air Disaster6 February 1958
Man Utd chartered an aeroplane to fly them home from their European Cup match against the Yugoslavian team Red Star Belgrade, which ended in a 3-3 draw (United won the tie 5-4 on aggregate)
Historical person
Matty Busby Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Matty Busby, based on 6 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
6 records1958–19581 events1 places
Chronological biography
1958
Munich Air Disaster6 February 1958
Matt Busby is seriously injured and had to stay in hospital for some time after the crash, and is read his last rites twice.
Munich Air Disaster6 February 1958
Seven of Manchester United's players die immediately, and Duncan Edwards dies from his injuries on 21 February, 2 other players had to retire because of their injuries.
Munich Air Disaster6 February 1958
The British European Airways Flight 609 crashes on its 3rd attempt to take off from a slush-covered runway at the Munich-Riem airport, 23 of the 44 passengers on board die including 8 of the "Busby Babes".
Munich Air Disaster6 February 1958
The take-off from Belgrade was delayed for an hour as the United player Johnny Berry had lost his passport,[2] then the plane made a scheduled stop in Munich to refuel.
Munich Air Disaster6 February 1958
There is speculation that the club would fold, but a threadbare United team completes the 1957-1958 season, with United's coach Jimmy Murphy standing in as manager.
Titles and roles
Manager of Manchester United
Record provenance
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