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Events on Sunday 21 June 1970 2
1901 – 1970Sukarno (1901-1970)Died 21 June 1970, aged 69Sukarno, the first President of Indonesia and leader of its independence movement, died under house arrest in Jakarta after being ousted from power by General Suharto. He remains a foundational figure in Indonesian national identity.
19701970 FIFA World CupTotal Football PeakConsidered one of the greatest tournaments ever; Brazil took permanent possession of the Jules Rimet Trophy. Winner: Brazil.