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The Hillsborough Disaster

The Hillsborough disaster in 1989 was another tragic incident in English football history. A fatal human crush occurred during the FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. Ninety-six people died, and over 700 were injured, leading to significant changes in stadium safety measures.