On this day...
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by Kate Smith
A former winger celebrates his 34th birthday.
safc.com takes a trip down memory lane to find out what happened on this day in the club's history.
1998 – A Danny Dichio goal gave Sunderland a 1-0 home victory over bury taking them to the top of Division One. They stayed in this position for the remainder of the season, thus clinching promotion back to the top-flight.
1978 – Winger Carlos Edwards was born in Trinidad.
1973 – Sunderland beat Sporting Lisbon 2-1 at Roker Park in the European Cup Winners’ Cup second round first leg.