Cecily of York
English princess and royal matriarch
Born into the English royal family, established connections through marriage. Became the daughter of Edward IV and was instrumental in the political landscape of her time. Played a crucial role in the succession of her brother Richard III and the eventual accession of the Tudor dynasty. After the death of her father, her family faced challenges leading to the Wars of the Roses. Lived most of her life in a climate of political upheaval, which shaped her actions and allegiance. Despite the tumult, maintained her royal status until death in 1507.
Daughter of King Edward IV of England
Mother of the future Tudor monarchs
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Politician, 11th Premier of New South Wales
Born
March 20th, 1831 195 years ago
Died
July 11th, 1897 128 years ago — 66 years old
Northern Irish-Australian politician served as the 11th Premier of New South Wales from 1883 to 1885. His tenure focused on economic reforms and public works projects. Jennings took a leading role in advocating for the development of railways and other infrastructure, contributing to the growth of the state. Prior to his term as Premier, he held various positions in the New South Wales Parliament, where he made significant contributions to legislative initiatives.
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Race car driver and entrepreneur
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March 20th, 1940 86 years ago
Died
January 14th, 2012 14 years ago — 71 years old
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Playwright of A Doll's House
Born
March 20th, 1828 198 years ago
Died
May 23rd, 1906 120 years ago — 78 years old
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Actor with roles in sci-fi series
Born
March 20th, 1948 78 years ago
Born in 1948, this American actor gained recognition for distinctive roles in science fiction series. Significant work includes portraying Q in the 'Star Trek' franchise, appearing in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine', and 'Star Trek: Voyager'. Other notable appearances include roles in 'Breaking Bad' and providing voice work for various animated series. His contributions to the entertainment industry span several decades.
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Game show host and producer
Born
March 20th, 1918 108 years ago
Died
May 2nd, 1984 42 years ago — 66 years old
Co-founded Barry & Enright Productions, a successful television production company. Hosted several popular game shows including 'The Joker's Wild' and 'Twenty-One'. Played a significant role in the game show genre of the 20th century. Contributed to the format and creation of many television programs, impacting the landscape of entertainment programming during his era.
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American bandleader and actor
Born
March 20th, 1906 120 years ago
Died
June 3rd, 1975 51 years ago — 69 years old
Bandleader and actor gained fame through the radio and television series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Featured prominently alongside wife Harriet Hilliard and sons David and Ricky in the show. The series ran from 1952 to 1966, becoming one of the longest-running sitcoms in American television history. Throughout the show's duration, maintained a successful music career while contributing to the television landscape of the era.
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Andy Hug
Swiss martial artist, 1996 K-1 World Champion
Born
1964 62 years ago
Died
August 24th, 2000 25 years ago — 36 years old
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American journalist and author of 'Passages'
Born
November 27th, 1936 89 years ago
Died
August 24th, 2020 5 years ago — 83 years old
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German politician, 4th President of West Germany
Born
July 8th, 1919 106 years ago
Died
August 24th, 2016 9 years ago — 97 years old
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Film director and producer of 'Trading Places'
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1943 83 years ago
Died
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American football player and coach
Born
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Irish Colonel and notorious rogue
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1618 408 years ago
Died
August 24th, 1680 345 years ago — 62 years old
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