Franz Beckenbauer was born on 11 September 1945 in Munich. A German footballer and coach, Beckenbauer was nicknamed Der Kaiser for his elegant, authoritative style of play and is credited with redefining the role of the sweeper as a libero who moves forward from defense. He captained West Germany to victory in the 1974 World Cup and won the European Championship in 1972, as well as three consecutive European Cups with Bayern Munich. He later coached the West German team to the 1990 World Cup title, making him one of the few people to win the trophy as both player and manager. He also led the organizing committee for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Before and after
- 17 August 1945Publication of Indonesia Raya
- 28 August 1945Occupation of Japan
- from 2 September 1945 to 2 July 1976North Vietnam
- 2 September 1945Surrender of Japan
- 11 September 1945Birth of Franz Beckenbauer
- 12 September 1945Founding of VfL Wolfsburg
- from 13 September 1945 to 30 March 1946War in southern Vietnam
- 24 October 1945Founding of United Nations
- 24 October 1945Founding of United Nations Security Council
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The era
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