Football World Cup's trophy was stolen on March 20, 1966
The 1966 Football World Cup's trophy, which was being exhibited in the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, London, was stolen on March 20, 1966. The next day, an anonymous caller phoned the Football Association's chairman, demanding approximately â¹12 lakh for returning the trophy. The trophy was later found by a dog named Pickles on March 27, 1966.