Ċensu Tabone
Maltese politician and general, 4th President
Served as the 4th President of Malta from 1989 to 1994. Contributed to the country’s political landscape during a significant time of transition. Engaged in military service and held various other governmental positions, including that of Minister for Education. Actively involved in diplomacy and international relations, representing Malta on various platforms.
Served as 4th President of Malta
Held the position of Minister for Education
Participated in shaping Malta's foreign policy
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Died
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March 30th, 1432 594 years ago
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German general and military leader
Born
March 30th, 1907 119 years ago
Died
July 7th, 1994 31 years ago — 87 years old
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March 30th, 1950 76 years ago
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American basketball player and coach
Born
March 30th, 1938 88 years ago
Died
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Austrian architect, designed Haas House
Born
March 30th, 1934 92 years ago
Died
April 24th, 2014 12 years ago — 80 years old
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Jack Greene
American country music singer-songwriter
Born
1930 96 years ago
Died
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Finnish politician and Senate member
Born
March 6th, 1876 150 years ago
Died
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English stand-up comedian and TV host
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German historian and biblical critic
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