Cody Bellinger
Baseball player, 2017 NL Rookie of the Year
Played as an outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball. Selected in the fourth round of the 2013 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Debuted in 2017 and earned the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Achieved significant success during the 2019 season, winning the National League MVP Award and helping the Dodgers secure a division title. Contributed to the team's success in the postseason, further solidifying a reputation as a powerful hitter. In 2021, traded to the Chicago Cubs, continuing to contribute in the league.
2017 National League Rookie of the Year
2019 National League MVP
Multiple-time All-Star
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Voice actor for SpongeBob SquarePants
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July 13th, 1962 63 years ago
A prominent voice actor and screenwriter, contributed significantly to animated television. Gained widespread recognition for voicing the title character in the long-running series 'SpongeBob SquarePants', which debuted in 1999. Also provided voices for other characters in various animated series and video games. His work has been a staple of children’s entertainment for decades.
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Ice hockey player, NHL All-Star
Born
July 13th, 1922 103 years ago
Died
2006 19 years ago — 84 years old
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Born
July 13th, 1997 28 years ago
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Born
July 13th, 1963 62 years ago
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Premier of the Republic of China
Born
July 13th, 1919 106 years ago
Died
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