Bernard Arnault
Businessman and luxury goods magnate
A prominent businessman, established a major luxury goods conglomerate. Served as chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury goods company. Acquired numerous prestigious brands including Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Sephora. Expanded the reach of luxury products globally through innovative marketing strategies and collaborations within the fashion industry.
Led LVMH to become the largest luxury goods company in the world
Acquired brands such as Christian Dior and Tiffany & Co.
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Liassine Cadamuro-Bentaïba
Algerian footballer with notable team career
Born
March 5th, 1988 37 years ago
Born in 1988, this footballer began his professional career with French club Bordeaux before moving to play for several teams, including Angers SCO and the Spanish side Real Sociedad. He earned recognition as a solid defender during his tenure at these clubs. Representing Algeria, he participated in various international competitions, contributing to the national team's efforts on the field.
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English footballer and goalkeeper
Born
March 5th, 1990 35 years ago
A professional footballer associated with goalkeeping. Played for clubs such as Huddersfield Town and Queens Park Rangers. During a significant career, helped teams achieve promotion to higher leagues and contributed to important matches in various competitions, including the Football League Championship and FA Cup.
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Director, producer, screenwriter of 'Robotech'
Born
March 5th, 1958 67 years ago
A director, producer, and screenwriter contributed significantly to television animation. Developed and wrote for the animated series 'Robotech', which blended three Japanese series into a cohesive narrative. Engaged in projects that showcased innovative storytelling techniques in animation.
Continue ReadingMarius Barbeau
Canadian ethnographer and academic
Born
March 5th, 1885 140 years ago
Died
February 27th, 1969 56 years ago — 83 years old
Contributed significantly to Canadian ethnography and folklore studies. Conducted extensive fieldwork among Indigenous peoples in Canada, documenting languages, cultures, and traditions. Served as a professor at the University of Ottawa and published numerous works that remain influential in the fields of anthropology and ethnology. His research provided insights into the Indigenous oral histories and practices, contributing to a broader understanding of Canadian heritage.
Continue ReadingDel Crandall
Baseball player and manager, Braves
Born
March 5th, 1930 95 years ago
Died
2021 5 years ago — 91 years old
Played as a professional baseball catcher primarily for the Milwaukee Braves from 1949 to 1963. After retiring as a player, transitioned into a managerial role in Major League Baseball, overseeing teams such as the Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants. Crandall contributed to the game not only through his skills as a player but also through his leadership on the field as a manager.
Continue ReadingChristoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse
Danish organist and symphonic composer
Born
March 5th, 1774 251 years ago
Died
1842 184 years ago — 68 years old
Born in 1774, this individual was a prominent Danish organist and composer during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Weyse held the position of organist at the Holmens Church in Copenhagen. His composition style blended elements from both classical traditions and early Romanticism, producing works that showcased emotional depth and technical prowess. He composed a significant number of songs, piano pieces, and symphonies, contributing to the Danish music scene of the time. Many of his choral works reflect traditional Scandinavian themes and melodies. The individual’s contributions to Danish musical heritage are still recognized today.
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