The last time Sunderland defeated Newcastle United on Wearside was April 1980 – until today.
That month saw the debut of Iron Maiden, Johnny Logan won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song, What’s Another Year and the Mariel boatlift from Cuba began – forever changing the demographics of what would become my home city seven years later.
It was a month before Tito died and The Empire Strikes Back was released. The game Pac-Man was also unveiled for the first time a month after the Black Cats win.
That’s how long it’s been, so it has to feel great to be a Sunderland supporter today after Kieran Richardson scored the game-winning on a stunning free kick a quarter hour from time.
So here’s your chance Sunderland faithful. Tell us how great today feels for you.