Pelé died at the age of 82 due to multiple organ failure, a complication of colon cancer.

Pelé closed out his career in an exhibition match between the Cosmos and Santos.

Pelé finished his official playing career by leading the New York Cosmos to their second Soccer Bowl title with a 2–1 win over the Seattle Sounders.

Pelé made his debut for the New York Cosmos against the Dallas Tornado at Downing Stadium.

Pelé's last international match was against Yugoslavia in Rio de Janeiro.

Pelé's son, Edson (Edinho), was born.

Pelé's daughter, Kely Cristina, was born.

Pelé scored his most memorable goal in a Campeonato Paulista match against São Paulo rival Clube Atlético Juventus.

Pelé became the youngest player to play in a World Cup final match at 17 years and 249 days, scoring two goals as Brazil beat Sweden 5–2 in Stockholm.

Pelé's first international match was a 2–1 defeat against Argentina at the Maracanã.

Pelé made his senior team debut for Santos FC at the age of 15 against Corinthians de Santo André.

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, was born in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil.