Person in history
Bobby Charlton
Bobby Charlton, English footballer and manager (born 1937)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2023 · October 21
Their story
Who they were
Sir Robert Charlton was an English footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, left winger or centre-forward. Widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, he was a member of the England team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the year he also won the Ballon d'Or. He finished second in the Ballon d'Or voting in 1967 and 1968. He played almost all of his club football at Manchester United, where he became renowned for his attacking instincts, passing abilities from midfield,
Why this date
Bobby Charlton appears on our October 21 calendar for 2023 as a death entry.
Sources
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“Bobby Charlton”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/bobby-charlton, accessed October 25, 2026.
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Questions about Bobby Charlton
When did Bobby Charlton die?
October 21 2023.
Who else was born on this day?
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