We have found 13 Echo archive photos which show shops, clubs and pubs which were in the news during that incredible period.
Some were pictured as fans set off for Wembley. Others were snapped in a deserted town centre on Cup final day.
And some were in the picture when Sunderland brought the cup back home in front of tens of thousands of fans.
Take a look and see how many shops you remember.
And get in touch to tell us more of your own memories from that incredible year.
And some were in the picture when Sunderland brought the cup back home in front of tens of thousands of fans.
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