History: January 12 (#2)

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January 12, 1969 The New York Jets of the American Football League defeat the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League to win Super Bowl III in what is considered to be one of the greatest upsets in sports history.

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On January 12, in the year 1969: The New York Jets of the American Football League defeat the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League to win Super Bowl III in what is considered to be one of the greatest upsets in sports history. The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Why January 12, 1969 matters: The New York Jets of the American Football League defeat the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League to win Super Bowl III in what is considered to be one of the greatest upsets in sports history. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: January 12, 1969 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: The New York Jets of the American Football League defeat the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League to win Super Bowl III in what is considered to be one of the greatest upsets in sports history. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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