Airey Neave
English colonel and politician, Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
A colonel in the British Army, involvement in World War II included participation in the planning and execution of missions related to the assassination of German officers. Post-war, transitioned into law and entered politics, serving as the Member of Parliament for Abingdon. Played a significant role in the Northern Ireland Office as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, where contributions included addressing issues of national security and the political landscape during a tumultuous time.
Served as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Participated in World War II operations
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Ethiopian long-distance runner
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January 23rd, 1985 41 years ago
Born in Ethiopia, a long-distance runner specialized in the marathon and half marathon. Achieved notable success in various international competitions. Secured a victory at the 2010 Dubai Marathon, where a personal best of 2:19:31 was recorded. Also excelled at the 2012 Olympic Games, finishing in 6th place in the women's marathon. Competed in multiple editions of the World Half Marathon Championships, contributing to the national team's success.
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American politician and Senator
Born
January 23rd, 1924 102 years ago
Died
June 3rd, 2013 13 years ago — 89 years old
Served as a United States Senator from New Jersey from 1982 to 2001 and 2003 to 2013. Before entering politics, engaged in a successful career in the business sector, founding a transit company. Lautenberg authored significant legislative measures, including the Lautenberg Act, which expanded gun control for domestic abusers. He was a strong advocate for environmental protection, public health, and anti-terrorism measures during his tenure in the Senate. Lautenberg's work influenced various social policies and regulations during his time in office.
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Baseball pitcher and coach in MLB
Born
January 23rd, 1979 47 years ago
A professional baseball pitcher and coach from Venezuela, debuted in Major League Baseball with the Minnesota Twins in 2001. Rincón played as a relief pitcher and achieved notable success during his career, particularly with the Twins. He contributed to the team's bullpen, helping them reach the playoffs in 2002 and 2003. After his playing career, transitioned to coaching, sharing expertise and experience with younger players in the sport. Rincón's career highlights included significant appearances in high-stakes games and a reputation for versatility on the mound.
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Croatian footballer and defender
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January 23rd, 2002 24 years ago
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English cricketer with Lancashire
Born
January 23rd, 1974 52 years ago
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American rapper and singer
Born
January 23rd, 1998 28 years ago
Died
June 18th, 2018 8 years ago — 20 years old
Born in 1998, this rapper gained prominence in the late 2010s with a unique blend of hip-hop and emo influences. Debut projects included the mixtape 'Revenge,' which featured the hit single 'Jocelyn Flores.' The second album, '?' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and included popular tracks like 'Sad!' and 'Changes.' Tragically, a shooting incident resulted in this artist's death in 2018, which significantly affected fans and the music community. Posthumously released albums continued to garner attention, solidifying the artist's impact on modern music trends.
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DeWitt Wallace
Publisher, co-founder of Reader's Digest
Born
1889 137 years ago
Died
March 30th, 1981 45 years ago — 92 years old
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Baseball player and pitching coach
Born
1930 96 years ago
Died
March 30th, 2013 13 years ago — 83 years old
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Born
October 19th, 1996 29 years ago
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Born
July 4th, 1938 87 years ago
Died
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chief operative in the Watergate scandal
Born
November 30th, 1930 95 years ago
Died
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Queen consort of the United Kingdom
Born
August 4th, 1900 125 years ago
Died
March 30th, 2002 24 years ago — 101 years old
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