Brendan Rodgers
Football manager with Premier League success
A Northern Irish footballer and manager, celebrated for managerial roles in multiple clubs. Early playing career included time at Ballymena United, Reading, and Newport County. Began a managerial career at Watford, with significant achievements at Swansea City, leading the team to win the 2013 Football League Cup. Managed Liverpool from 2012 to 2015, securing a second-place finish in the 2013-14 Premier League season. Later managed Celtic, achieving a historic treble in both the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. Returned to the Premier League with Leicester City, finishing fifth in the league and guiding the club to win the 2020 FA Cup.
Led Swansea City to the 2013 Football League Cup
Achieved a second-place finish with Liverpool in 2013-14 Premier League
Secured a historic treble with Celtic in 2017
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Esteban Germán
Dominican baseball player and infielder
Born
January 26th, 1978 48 years ago
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American actress in classic films
Born
January 26th, 1925 101 years ago
Died
October 12th, 2015 10 years ago — 90 years old
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Comedian and actor from 'Mad TV'
Born
January 26th, 1967 59 years ago
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Continue ReadingJacqueline du Pré
Cellist renowned for Elgar's Cello Concerto
Born
January 26th, 1945 81 years ago
Died
October 19th, 1987 38 years ago — 42 years old
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Film critic and co-host of At the Movies
Born
January 26th, 1946 80 years ago
Died
February 20th, 1999 27 years ago — 53 years old
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Baseball catcher and sportscaster
Born
January 26th, 1934 92 years ago
Died
January 16th, 2025 1 years ago — 90 years old
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