Adrián Aldrete
Professional Mexican footballer
A professional footballer played as a defender. His career includes significant contributions in Liga MX, primarily with Club América and Morelia. Represented the national team, earning caps in various international competitions. Demonstrated defensive skills and versatility on the field, contributing to team strategies and successes.
Played for Club América
Played for Morelia
Represented the Mexico national team
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Mathematician and academic
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Died
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Australian cricketer, Test all-rounder
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June 14th, 1929 96 years ago
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Author of children's books and illustrator
Born
June 14th, 1923 102 years ago
Died
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Born
June 14th, 1904 121 years ago
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Born
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Died
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Guerrilla leader and revolutionary figure
Born
June 14th, 1928 97 years ago
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