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The Norwegian football club Rosenborg BK is founded.

Rosenborg Ballklub is founded in Trondheim, Norway, laying the foundation for one of the country's most successful football teams.
On May 19, 1917, Rosenborg Ballklub was founded by a group of students and football enthusiasts in Trondheim, Norway. Initially playing informal matches, the club adopted black and white colors and organized youth teams. Rosenborg BK quickly rose through regional leagues, establishing a strong local support base. After World War II, the team achieved its first national successes, winning Norwegian Cup titles in the 1960s. The club's golden era began in the 1990s with multiple league championships and UEFA Champions League appearances. Today, Rosenborg BK remains one of Norway's most storied and successful football clubs.
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