Luxembourg Compromise
Leads West Germany as the Luxembourg Compromise ends the institutional crisis caused by France's empty-chair policy.
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1966 in Germany
Explore 27 historical events and records for Germany in 1966.
Historical records for Germany in 1966
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January
May
Cup Winners Cup Final Goal
Scores Borussia Dortmund's opening goal against Liverpool in the Cup Winners' Cup final.
Cup Winners Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores Borussia Dortmund's extra-time winner against Liverpool.
June
First DFB Cup Victory of Bundesliga Era
Gerd Muller contributes to a Bayern side that beats MSV Duisburg 4-2 in the German Cup final, securing the club’s first DFB Cup since promotion.
July
Referees England Argentina Quarter-Final
Officiates the fiercely contested England-Argentina quarter-final and dismisses Argentina captain Antonio Rattin during a match marked by disputes.
1966 FIFA World Cup Final - Hans Tilkowski
Hans Tilkowski was West Germany’s goalkeeper when Geoff Hurst’s controversial extra-time shot was ruled to have crossed the goal line.
1966 FIFA World Cup Final - Wolfgang Overath
Wolfgang Overath helped West Germany build attacks through midfield during a final that remained level until extra time.
1966 Final Equalizer
Scores a late equalizer to take the World Cup final into extra time.
1966 Final Opening Goal
Scores West Germany's opening goal in the World Cup final.
Controversial Extra Time Goal Conceded
Is the West German goalkeeper when Geoff Hurst's extra-time shot strikes the crossbar and is awarded as a goal, a decision long debated after the final.
Last Minute Equaliser In Final
Scores near the end of normal time to equalise for West Germany at 2-2, sending the World Cup final against England into extra time.
Opening Goal In World Cup Final
Puts West Germany ahead early in the final against England, forcing the hosts to recover from a 1-0 deficit in front of the Wembley crowd.
West Germany Final Captaincy
Captains West Germany in the World Cup final and leads his team through a contest that reaches extra time after a dramatic late equaliser.
Young Midfielder In World Cup Final
Starts for West Germany in the final at age twenty, gaining major international experience in the 4-2 extra-time defeat to England.
September
Yesterday Girl
Directs Abschied von gestern, a major New German Cinema film.
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Berthold Konrad Hermann Albert Speer
Albert Speer is released from Spandau
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the SPD group in the Bundestag
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Emmerich Bundesliga Scoring Crown
Finishes the 1965-66 Bundesliga campaign with 31 league goals, taking the scoring crown as one of Germany’s most prolific attackers.
Ende einer Dienstfahrt
Publication of Ende einer Dienstfahrt
Foreign Policy Statement at Bonn
Announces he does not think the time is right for Britain to join the EU
Foreign Secretary of Germany
Appointed Foreign Minister
Minister of Finance
Appointed federal Finance Minister
Negative Dialectics
Adorno publishes Negative Dialectics.
Resignation of Konrad Adenauer
Resigns as Chairman of the CDU, age 90
Vice Chancellor
Appointed Vice Chancellor
Young Torless
Directs Young Torless, an important New German Cinema debut.
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