Amy Davidson
American Actress in television and film
An actress primarily recognized for work in television and film. Gained prominence for the role of Kerry Hennessy on the sitcom '8 Simple Rules'. Her acting career includes various appearances in other television shows and movies, contributing to a steady presence in the entertainment industry.
Played Kerry Hennessy in '8 Simple Rules'
Appeared in 'The Ghost Whisperer'
Starred in 'The Last Man on Planet Earth'
Other People Born on September 15th
William Howard Taft
27th President of the United States
Born
September 15th, 1857 168 years ago
Died
March 8th, 1930 95 years ago — 72 years old
Served as the 27th President of the United States from 1909 to 1913. Prior to this role, held positions including Secretary of War and Governor-General of the Philippines. Oversaw significant domestic policies, including tariff reforms and the establishment of the Department of Labor. After presidency, became the 10th Chief Justice of the United States, the only person to hold both offices. Focused on the interpretation of antitrust laws during the time in the Supreme Court.
Continue ReadingMary of Hungary
Dutch ruler and regent of the Netherlands
Born
September 15th, 1505 520 years ago
Died
October 18th, 1558 467 years ago — 53 years old
Born in 1505, she served as the regent of the Habsburg Netherlands. From 1531 to 1555, she governed on behalf of her brother, Emperor Charles V. Her reign saw efforts to consolidate Habsburg influence in the region. She took charge of administrative functions and managed the complexities of the Netherlands during a period of significant political change. Mary's leadership contributed to the stability of the territory during her tenure. The role provided a platform for her to engage in the politics of the Habsburg dynasty, navigating alliances and conflicts.
Continue ReadingDavid Raya
Spanish footballer and goalkeeper
Born
September 15th, 1995 30 years ago
Played as a goalkeeper in professional football. Developed career in youth systems before joining Blackburn Rovers. Achieved notable success with Brentford FC, contributing to the team's promotion to the Premier League in the 2020–2021 season. Made significant appearances in the top tier of English football, showcasing skills in goalkeeping and distribution, enhancing team performance.
Continue ReadingGyörgy Lázár
Hungarian politician, Prime Minister
Born
September 15th, 1924 101 years ago
Died
2014 12 years ago — 90 years old
Served as the 50th Prime Minister of Hungary from 1994 to 1998. Played a significant role in the Socialist Party and contributed to Hungary’s economic reforms during the transition from socialism to a market economy. Focused on health care and education reforms during the time in office. After leaving the prime ministership, remained active in Hungarian politics and was involved in various public service roles.
Continue ReadingJacques Becker
French actor and film director
Born
September 15th, 1906 119 years ago
Died
1960 66 years ago — 54 years old
A prominent figure in French cinema, this individual started as a screenwriter before transitioning to directing and acting. The directorial debut occurred in 1942, followed by a series of films that captured the essence of post-war French society. Collaborations with influential actors and exploration of complex narratives marked a significant part of the career. Some of the works included 'Le Trou', which received critical acclaim, and 'Casque d'Or', which remains a classic in French film.
Continue ReadingPaul Lévy
Mathematician and theorems in probability
Born
September 15th, 1886 139 years ago
Died
December 15th, 1971 54 years ago — 85 years old
Contributions to probability theory included foundational work on stochastic processes and Brownian motion. Developed concepts that bear his name, such as Lévy processes. Served as a professor at the Collège de France and influenced the field through published works. In addition, introduced Lévy-Cramér theorem and Lévy continuity theorem, impacting theoretical and practical applications in mathematics.
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