Chauncey Billups
Basketball player and Finals MVP
A professional basketball player, this athlete played as a point guard in the NBA. Prominent career spans teams including the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, and Detroit Pistons. Won the NBA Championship in 2004 with the Pistons and earned the Final MVP award. Transitioned to a career in coaching and sports analysis following retirement.
Won NBA Championship with Detroit Pistons in 2004
Named NBA Finals MVP in 2004
Selected for NBA All-Star Game three times
Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame
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Italian actress and Miss Italy 1946
Born
September 25th, 1925 100 years ago
Died
January 6th, 2016 9 years ago — 90 years old
An Italian model, actress, and director, reached prominence after winning the title of Miss Italy in 1946. Gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s as a film star in Italy, participating in productions such as 'La Fille de l'air' and 'L'amore.' Transitioned into directing later in her career, working on several theatrical productions. Continued to be a notable figure in the Italian entertainment industry until retirement.
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American football coach and player
Born
September 25th, 1910 115 years ago
Died
1980 45 years ago — 70 years old
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English cartographer and author of A-Z maps
Born
September 25th, 1906 119 years ago
Died
1996 29 years ago — 90 years old
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Computer scientist and engineer, founded Thinking Machines
Born
September 25th, 1956 69 years ago
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BMX rider and multiple champion
Born
September 25th, 1979 46 years ago
Died
2012 13 years ago — 33 years old
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Indian aerospace engineer and ISRO chairman
Born
September 25th, 1920 105 years ago
Died
January 3rd, 2002 23 years ago — 81 years old
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