Adam Nawałka
Polish football manager and player
Played as a midfielder in football during the 1970s and 1980s and later became a manager. Managed the Polish national team from 2013 to 2018, leading Poland to the UEFA Euro 2016 quarter-finals. Before coaching, played for clubs including Górnik Zabrze and participated in international competitions.
Managed Poland to the UEFA Euro 2016 quarter-finals
Played for Górnik Zabrze
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Rube Bressler
Baseball player, 1920 World Series
Born
October 23rd, 1894 131 years ago
Died
November 7th, 1966 59 years ago — 72 years old
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American author of young adult novels
Born
October 23rd, 1961 64 years ago
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Mozambican politician and humanitarian leader
Born
October 23rd, 1945 80 years ago
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American actress in film and television
Born
October 23rd, 1922 103 years ago
Died
August 3rd, 2015 10 years ago — 92 years old
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Born
October 23rd, 1970 55 years ago
Died
July 13th, 2020 5 years ago — 49 years old
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Croatian soldier and politician
Born
October 23rd, 1949 76 years ago
Died
May 25th, 1995 30 years ago — 45 years old
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