I just got an email from my South African friend Jason Carter. He got engaged this week, so congratulations mate! This is what he sent:
In 1981:

1. Prince Charles got married
2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe
3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament
4. The Pope Died

In 2005:

1. Prince Charles got married
2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe
3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament
4. The Pope Died

Lesson Learned? – the next time Charles gets married, someone warn the Pope!