Angelique Kerber
Professional tennis player and Grand Slam champion
Born in 1988, a professional tennis player achieved significant success on the WTA tour. Captured three Grand Slam titles, including the Australian Open, US Open, and Wimbledon. Reached the world No. 1 ranking in January 2017, becoming the first German woman to hold the top position since Steffi Graf. Contributed to Germany's Fed Cup team with multiple victories. Notable for strong baseline play and incredible defensive skills.
Won the Australian Open in 2016
Secured the US Open title in 2016
Triumphed at Wimbledon in 2018
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German jurist and legal scholar
Born
January 18th, 1701 325 years ago
Died
1785 241 years ago — 84 years old
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January 18th, 1856 170 years ago
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January 18th, 1999 27 years ago
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Romanian journalist and author
Born
January 18th, 1848 178 years ago
Died
August 17th, 1925 100 years ago — 77 years old
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American singer-songwriter and producer
Born
January 18th, 1953 73 years ago
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Continue ReadingEdmund Barton
Australian politician and judge
Born
January 18th, 1849 177 years ago
Died
January 7th, 1920 106 years ago — 70 years old
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