Alisha Glass
Volleyball player and Olympian
An accomplished indoor volleyball player, competed at the highest levels of the sport. Played as a setter for the United States national team, participating in major international competitions. Was part of the team that won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Played professionally in various leagues, contributing significantly to team successes.
Bronze medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Competed in the FIVB World Championships
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Seed company founder and businessman
Born
April 5th, 1858 168 years ago
Died
1915 111 years ago — 57 years old
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French Catholic Cardinal and theologian
Born
April 5th, 1874 152 years ago
Died
May 30th, 1949 77 years ago — 75 years old
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Rabbi and Chabad-Lubavitch leader
Born
April 5th, 1902 124 years ago
Died
June 12th, 1994 32 years ago — 92 years old
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Political figure associated with Trotsky
Born
April 5th, 1882 144 years ago
Died
1962 64 years ago — 80 years old
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Speed skater and Olympic medalist
Born
April 5th, 1893 133 years ago
Died
April 28th, 1973 53 years ago — 80 years old
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Medal of Honor recipient, Navy SEAL
Born
April 5th, 1981 45 years ago
Died
September 29th, 2006 19 years ago — 25 years old
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