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1875 BCE
invention of snooker
invented by British Army officers in India -
first world championship
organized by Joe Davis in the United Kingdom -
television popularization
"pot blackl airs on the BBC, increasing snooker's popularity -
the crucible theatre
the world championship is held at the crucible theatre -
stephen hendry
becomes one of the youngest players to win the world championship -
Ronnie O'Sullivan
ronnie O'Sullivan wins his first World championship -
Mark Selby
wins his fourth World Championship title