It was the summer when classical music, namely Nessun Dorma, became a huge hit with millions of television viewers.
It was the summer when Roger Milla starred for Cameroon and Gary Lineker spared England’s blushes in the quarter finals.
It was 30 years ago on July 4 when England and Germany came face to face in the semi finals – and the rest is history.
But what was happening back on Wearside? Quite a lot actually. Take a look at our photo selection and see if it brings back great memories.
It was 30 years ago on July 4 when England and Germany came face to face in the semi finals – and the rest is history.
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