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Emilio Butragueño
1963Jul, 22

Emilio Butragueño

Emilio Butragueño, Spanish footballer
Emilio Butragueño Santos (Spanish pronunciation: [eˈmiljo βutɾaˈɣeɲo ˈsantos]; born 22 July 1963) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a striker.

He was best known for his spell with Real Madrid. Nicknamed El Buitre (The Vulture), he was a member of the legendary La Quinta del Buitre along with Manolo Sanchís, Rafael Martín Vázquez, Míchel and Miguel Pardeza.Butragueño amassed La Liga totals 300 games and 123 goals for his main club in 12 seasons, and represented the Spain national team in two World Cups (being the second-top scorer in the 1986 edition) and as many European Championships, scoring 26 goals for his country in a record that stood several years.

Butragueño’s cousin is Spanish National Rugby Team Coach Santiago Santos

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    John F. Kennedy

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  • 7Oct

    Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

    John F. Kennedy signs the ratification of the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
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    Assassination of John F. Kennedy

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