28 Years ago: Swiss referee Gottfried Dienst died.
June 1, 2026This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.
- 1 June 1998: Day of death of Gottfried Dienst. Gottfried Dienst, born in Basel on September 9, 1919, was a prominent Swiss football referee who officiated the 1966 FIFA World Cup final and two European Cup finals. His legacy is closely tied to his Basel roots, marking him as a significant figure in Swiss football history. See wikipedia for more information.
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