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On this day in history…20th August

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A look back at this day in history, and what was happening with Pompey courtesy of our sister site PompeyRama.

Sat 20 Aug 2011
Championship Bristol City A 0-0
Att:12,496
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Sat 20 Aug 2005
2005 PL West Brom A 1 – 2
Robert
Att: 24,404
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Tue 20 Aug 1996
1996 FLC1:1 Leyton Orient H 2 – 0
Burton 2
Att: 3,201
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Sat 20 Aug 1994
1994 Div 1 Reading A 0 – 0
Att: 9,106
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Tue 20 Aug 1991
1991 FLC1:1 Gillingham H 2 – 1
Clarke, Kuhl
Att: 4,801
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Tue 20 Aug 1985
1985 Div 2 Sunderland H 3 – 0
Hilaire, Dillon, Morgan
Att: 14,681
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Sat 20 Aug 1977
1977 Div 3 Peterborough Utd A 0 – 0
Att: 6,099
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Wed 20 Aug 1975
1975 FLC1:1 Aldershot A 1 – 1
Graham
Att: 6,274
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Sat 20 Aug 1966
1966 Div 2 Norwich City A 0 – 0
Att: 10,306
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Sat 20 Aug 1960
1960 Div 2 Lincoln City H 3 – 0
Saunders 2, Campbell
Att: 18,959
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Sat 20 Aug 1955
1955 Div 1 Huddersfield A 0 – 1
Att: 21,062
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Sat 20 Aug 1949
1949 Div 1 Newcastle Utd A 3 – 1
Harris, Clarke, Phillips
Att: 45,000
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Another feature, again courtesy of our sister site PompeyRama, sees us look at those Pompey personalities – past or present – who have a birthday on this day…

20/8/1971: Steve Stone
20/8/1955: Phil Figgins

From the ed: A very good day, with defeats not felt that often on 20th August, not that I have attended any games on this day mind…

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Can you claim to have been in attendance for any of these games, if so share your thoughts below on any stories you have…


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