The ephemeris of July 8: 35 years ago, Germany won its third World Cup

On 8 July 1990, West Germany (FRG), under coach Franz Beckenbauer , won the FIFA World Cup for the third time. The victory was decided by a score of 1–0 against Argentina.

In this match, which took place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, it was German defender Andreas Brehme who gave his team the victory against Argentina. He scored a penalty in the 85th minute of the match.

Born on November 9, 1960 in Hamburg, Germany, Andreas Brehme was an international football player. He began his career at HSV Barmbek-Uhlenhorst, before signing in 1980 for FC Saarbrücken, then in 1981 for FC Kaiserslautern. He subsequently played for numerous clubs, including Bayern Munich (with whom he won the German Super Cup in 1987), Inter Milan (where he became champion in 1989), and Real Zaragoza. He also played for the national team, where he was capped 86 times between 1984 and 1994, and with whom he won the World Cup in 1990. It was in 1998 that he decided to end his professional career. Tragically, Andreas Brehme died on February 20, 2024, following a heart attack, at the age of 63 .

In 2005, on the front page of “Sud Ouest”

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Saint-Thibaud , Saint Louis, who remained childless for a long time, attributed to the prayers of Thibaud, abbot in 1235 of the monastery of Vaux-de-Cernay (Yvelines), his ability to create a large family. The Thibauds are balanced and generous. Their color : purple. Their number : 8.

Saying of the day: “Saint-Thibaud cures all ills.”

It happened on July 8th

1977 Violent storms hit the Southwest : several departments are in a state of crisis, Auch is under water. 1992 Creation of the smart bank card. 2008 The UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribes the network of major Vauban sites, including the Blaye site, on the World Heritage List . 2010 The solar-powered experimental aircraft Solar Impulse completes its first non-stop 26-hour flight.

2014 The Israeli army launches Operation Protective Edge in Gaza against Hamas. 2023 Construction of the dual carriageway in Ustaritz is completed .

Edgar Morin, French sociologist and philosopher (1921). Mimie Mathy (real name Michèle Mathy), French actress (1957). Kevin Bacon, American actor (1958). Régis Laconi, French motorcycle racer (1975). Milo Ventimiglia, American actor (1977). Kenza Farah , French-Algerian singer (1986). Maya Hawke, American actress (1998). Jaden Smith, American actor (1998).