Carm Lino Spiteri
Maltese architect and politician
An architect and politician from Malta, contributed significantly to the development of urban planning and architecture in the region. Served as a member of the Maltese Parliament and held key positions within various governmental bodies. Worked on numerous projects that shaped the architectural landscape of Malta, focusing on modern design and sustainability. Advocated for arts and culture, promoting local architectural heritage and improvements in public spaces.
Served as a Member of Parliament in Malta
Contributed to significant urban development projects
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Chris Coons
American lawyer and U.S. senator
Born
September 9th, 1963 63 years ago
Born in 1963, an attorney and politician served as a U.S. senator from Delaware. Elected to the Senate in a special election in 2010, filled the seat previously held by Joe Biden. Prior to his Senate tenure, held the position of New Castle County Executive from 2001 to 2010. In the Senate, focused on issues such as bipartisanship, education, and foreign policy.
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American actress from Yellowstone series
Born
September 9th, 1991 35 years ago
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Italian singer-songwriter and actor
Born
September 9th, 1960 66 years ago
Originated as a singer-songwriter, Righeira achieved prominence in the 1980s within the Italo disco genre. Collaborated with various artists and contributed to the Italian music scene through songwriting and production. Gained popularity with the hit single "Vamos a la Playa" which topped charts and became emblematic of the era. In addition to music, pursued a career in acting, appearing in films and television series. His contributions have left a lasting influence on contemporary Italian pop music.
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Princess and Countess of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt
Born
September 9th, 1700 326 years ago
Died
1780 246 years ago — 80 years old
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DJ and music producer, played at Tomorrowland
Born
September 9th, 1987 39 years ago
Born in 1987, this Dutch-Surinamese DJ and record producer gained prominence in the electronic dance music scene. He released the hit single 'Take Over Control', which became a worldwide success. The DJ is recognized for energetic performances at major music festivals, including Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival. His collaborations with various artists have yielded chart-topping songs, contributing to the global popularity of dance music. Throughout the career, he has received several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical. His notable style combines house, electro house, and progressive house music.
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Indian actor and producer in Bollywood
Born
September 9th, 1967 59 years ago
An Indian actor and producer, this individual gained recognition in Bollywood, primarily for roles in action and comedy films. Gained popularity in the 1990s with films such as 'Khiladi', which established a signature persona in the industry. Transitioned to more serious roles with films like 'Hera Pheri' and 'Airlift', both of which received acclaim. Also ventured into production, establishing a film production company that produced several successful films. Received several awards for contributions to Indian cinema, including the National Film Award for Best Actor.
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François Louis
Prince of Conti
Born
April 30th, 1664 362 years ago
Died
February 9th, 1709 317 years ago — 44 years old
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Film producer, co-founder of NFL Films
Born
September 11th, 1916 110 years ago
Died
February 9th, 2015 11 years ago — 98 years old
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Businessman and philanthropist in China
Born
1965 61 years ago
Died
February 9th, 2015 11 years ago — 50 years old
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Greek lawyer and Mayor of Athens
Born
1939 87 years ago
Died
February 9th, 2011 15 years ago — 72 years old
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Painter and art critic, The Ballets Russes
Born
1870 156 years ago
Died
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King of Denmark; introduced absolutism
Born
March 18th, 1609 417 years ago
Died
February 9th, 1670 356 years ago — 60 years old
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