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1966 in North Korea

Explore 2 historical events and records for North Korea in 1966.

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Historical records for North Korea in 1966

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July

19 July 1966

Italy Upset At Middlesbrough

Ik, Pak Doo · Middlesbrough · Forward · Sport / Football

Scores the winning goal against Italy in a 1-0 group-stage upset, sending North Korea into the quarter-finals of the World Cup hosted by England.

October

12 October 1966

General Secretary

Il Sung, Kim · Pyongyang · General Secretary of Workers Party · Government / Workers Party of Korea

Becomes general secretary of the Workers Party.

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