Allar Raja
Estonian rower Olympic competitor
Competed in rowing at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Participated in various international rowing competitions representing Estonia. Achieved notable placements in multiple world championships, contributing to the sport's visibility in Estonia. Has been a member of the Estonian national rowing team.
Competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Participated in World Rowing Championships
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Theater director and producer of 'Shakespeare in the Park'
Born
June 22nd, 1921 105 years ago
Died
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June 22nd, 1930 96 years ago
Died
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Bass player for Rainbow and other bands
Born
June 22nd, 1951 75 years ago
Died
2015 11 years ago — 64 years old
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Born
June 22nd, 1948 78 years ago
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Basketball player and coach
Born
June 22nd, 1919 107 years ago
Died
2003 23 years ago — 84 years old
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Engineer and computer pioneer
Born
June 22nd, 1910 116 years ago
Died
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