Nottingham Forest retained the European Cup in 1979–80, beating Hamburg 1–0 in Madrid, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, thanks to an outstanding performance by goalkeeper Peter Shilton.
They also won the European Super Cup and two League Cups.
The English club was a dominant force in the 70's and early 80's led by Brian Clough.
Other memorable events on this day…
1982: Diego Maradona moved from Boca Juniors to Barcelona in football's first £5million transfer.
1990: Maiden, skippered by Tracy Edwards with the first all-female crew, finished second in the Whitbread Round the World Race.
2001: Bolton beat Preston 3-0 in the play-off final to win promotion to the Premier League.
2002: Second-tier side Wimbledon were given the green light to relocate to Milton Keynes despite vehement opposition from many of their supporters and the Football Association.
2003: AC Milan won the Champions League, beating Juventus 3-2 on penalties in the final after a goalless draw at Old Trafford.
2007: Derby won promotion to the Premier League after beating West Brom 1-0 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley. They were relegated the following season with a record low points total.
2010: Real Madrid and Inter Milan confirmed they had agreed a deal for coach Jose Mourinho to join the Spanish club.
2011: Barcelona won the Champions League by beating Manchester United 3-1 in the final at Wembley.