Ben Phillips
English cricketer and all-rounder
An English cricketer, active primarily in the 1990s and early 2000s, played as an all-rounder. Represented Derbyshire in domestic cricket and contributed significantly with both bat and ball. Participated in 2 Test matches and had a notable career in One Day Internationals (ODIs), featuring in 14 matches for England. Known for playing in the English domestic circuit and participating in various county competitions.
Played 2 Test matches for England
Competed in 14 One Day Internationals
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Ben Lovett
Welsh musician and songwriter
Born
September 30th, 1986 39 years ago
A musician and songwriter, contributions include work as a member of the band Mumford & Sons. The band gained prominence with the release of the album 'Sigh No More' in 2009, featuring the hit single 'Little Lion Man'. Lovett has also been involved in various musical projects and collaborations beyond the band's work, adding to the folk rock genre's evolution. Known for rich melodies and heartfelt lyrics, Lovett’s music reflects personal experiences and broader themes.
Continue ReadingJasmine Thomas
Professional basketball player, WNBA All-Star
Born
September 30th, 1989 36 years ago
Born in 1989, this basketball player played for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA. A standout at the collegiate level, she played for the Duke Blue Devils and earned several accolades during her time there. After being selected in the 2011 WNBA Draft, she contributed to the Sun's successes and was recognized for her skills as a point guard. Her performances in key games highlighted her leadership on the court.
Continue ReadingAdam Cooney
Aussie Rules football player
Born
September 30th, 1985 40 years ago
Played Australian rules football for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Achieved the 2008 Brownlow Medal, awarded to the league's best and fairest player. Known for exceptional skills and versatility on the field. Contributed significantly to his team's performance during his career.
Continue ReadingClaude Vorilhon
Founder of Raëlism and journalist
Born
September 30th, 1946 79 years ago
Born in 1946, a journalist established the Raëlian movement in 1974, promoting beliefs in extraterrestrial life and human cloning. After claiming to have met an extraterrestrial being named Yahweh, the movement centered around these teachings. The organization advocates for world peace, universal love, and the importance of scientific advancement. The movement gained international attention and attracted followers worldwide, emphasizing the separation of science and religious beliefs.
Continue ReadingAndy Bechtolsheim
Engineer and Sun Microsystems co-founder
Born
September 30th, 1955 70 years ago
An engineer instrumental in the development of computer networking and workstations co-founded Sun Microsystems in 1982, which became a significant player in the tech industry. Bechtolsheim designed the first workstation that ran the UNIX operating system and contributed to the creation of the network file system. His innovations laid the groundwork for many advances in computing technology. After Sun Microsystems was acquired by Oracle Corporation in 2010, he continued to work in the technology sector, focusing on projects involving cloud computing and networking technologies.
Continue ReadingWilliam Wrigley Jr.
American businessman, founded Wrigley Company
Born
September 30th, 1861 164 years ago
Died
1932 94 years ago — 71 years old
Founded the Wrigley Company, which specialized in chewing gum production and became a major player in the confectionery industry. Established a successful marketing strategy that included offers of prizes with the purchase of gums. Expanded product lines to include popular brands such as Juicy Fruit and Doublemint. Originally started as a soap manufacturer before shifting focus to gum. By the early 1900s, led the company to become the largest chewing gum manufacturer in the world.
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