Adrianna Franch
American soccer player and goalkeeper
A professional soccer player in the position of goalkeeper, she has played for teams such as the Portland Thorns and the Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Additionally, she has represented the United States women's national soccer team, contributing to the team's efforts in international competitions. Before her professional career, she played college soccer at Oklahoma State University, where she earned All-American honors.
Played for the Portland Thorns FC
Won the NWSL Championship in 2013
Represented the United States in international matches
Other People Born on November 12th
Diego Luis de San Vitores
Spanish Jesuit missionary in Guam
Born
November 12th, 1627 398 years ago
Died
April 2nd, 1672 354 years ago — 44 years old
A Spanish Jesuit missionary traveled to the Mariana Islands in 1668, where he worked to evangelize the indigenous Chamorro people. Established several missions and was instrumental in the spread of Christianity in the region. His efforts greatly influenced the cultural and religious landscape of Guam. His missionary work faced challenges, including resistance from both the local population and rival colonial powers. San Vitores was martyred in 1672 during confrontations with Chamorro warriors, highlighting the tensions of colonialism and religious conversion in the Pacific.
Continue ReadingErrol Brown
Jamaican-English singer-songwriter with hit songs
Born
November 12th, 1943 82 years ago
Died
2015 11 years ago — 72 years old
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Continue ReadingWilliam Fay
Irish actor and producer
Born
November 12th, 1872 153 years ago
Died
1947 79 years ago — 75 years old
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Continue ReadingThaddeus William Harris
Entomologist and Botanist
Born
November 12th, 1795 230 years ago
Died
January 16th, 1856 170 years ago — 60 years old
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Continue ReadingTadeusz Borowski
Polish poet and Auschwitz survivor
Born
November 12th, 1922 103 years ago
Died
July 1st, 1951 75 years ago — 28 years old
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Continue ReadingMaximilian von Weichs
German field marshal during WWII
Born
November 12th, 1881 144 years ago
Died
1954 72 years ago — 73 years old
Born in 1881, a prominent field marshal in the German Army during World War II. Participated in significant military campaigns on the Eastern Front. Led troops during the Battle of Moscow and commanded the 12th Army during the Battle of Stalingrad. His leadership contributed to various strategic operations throughout the war, marking a notable military career until the conflict's conclusion.
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