Coincidence?

You decide.

1978 - Welsh Grand Slam. Pope Dies. Liverpool win European Cup.
2005 - Welsh Grand Slam. Pope Dies. ???

1981 - Prince Charles gets married. Ken and Deirdre marry on the street. A new Dr Who is appointed. Liverpool win European Cup.
2005 - Prince Charles Gets Married. Ken and Deirdre marry on the street. A new Dr Who is appointed. ???

A trip to the bookies in order perhaps?