Darrell Armstrong
Basketball player and coach, NBA Champion
Born in 1968, this individual played professional basketball in the NBA primarily as a point guard. Played for teams including the Orlando Magic and the Dallas Mavericks. Achieved significant recognition in 1999, earning the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, contributing to various teams as an assistant coach, leveraging extensive playing experience to mentor future athletes.
NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 1999
Played for the Orlando Magic
Won an NBA Championship with the Dallas Mavericks
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June Salter
Australian actress in film and television
Born
June 22nd, 1932 93 years ago
Died
September 15th, 2001 24 years ago — 69 years old
An Australian actress established a career in film, television, and theatre spanning several decades. Salter started her career in the 1950s, performing in various Australian productions. She gained notable recognition for her role in the television series 'The Sullivans', portraying the character of Grace Sullivan. Salter also appeared in films such as 'The Devil's Playground' and 'The Night We Tied the Leigh', showcasing her range as an actress. Her contributions to the performing arts included work for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, where she featured in numerous radio and television programs. Salter's dedication to the craft resulted in a loyal following and a lasting legacy in the Australian entertainment industry.
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Chief Justice of Canada
Born
June 22nd, 1879 146 years ago
Died
July 25th, 1962 63 years ago — 83 years old
Born in 1879, a Canadian lawyer and jurist served as the 9th Chief Justice of Canada from 1944 to 1954. Rinfret was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada in 1939, where he contributed to significant legal decisions. His tenure as Chief Justice was marked by various rulings that shaped Canadian law, promoting the rule of law and judicial independence. Rinfret's legal career began after earning a law degree, leading to a successful practice and eventual appointments in the judicial system.
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German Jewish philosopher and rabbi
Born
June 22nd, 1916 109 years ago
Died
September 18th, 2003 22 years ago — 87 years old
Born in Germany, a prominent Jewish philosopher and Reform rabbi. Contributed significantly to post-Holocaust Jewish thought. Emphasized the importance of Jewish continuity in the aftermath of the Holocaust. Developed the concept of '614th commandment', advocating for Jewish existence in defiance of anti-Semitism. Served as a professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto, fostering deep engagement with existentialism and Jewish theology.
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Russian colonel and space engineer
Born
June 22nd, 1930 95 years ago
Died
1998 28 years ago — 68 years old
Born in 1930, this individual served as a colonel in the Soviet Air Force and was an accomplished engineer. Participation in space missions included a flight aboard Soyuz 14 in 1974. The mission lasted nearly 14 days and aimed at conducting scientific experiments and operations on the Salyut 7 space station. Contributions to the field of space exploration were significant, particularly in the development of engineering solutions for human spaceflight. This individual also held various leadership roles within the Soviet space program, influencing the design and implementation of crewed missions.
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Film Producer; produced 'Around the World in 80 Days'
Born
June 22nd, 1909 116 years ago
Died
March 22nd, 1958 67 years ago — 48 years old
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Continue ReadingRalph Waite
Actor from The Waltons
Born
June 22nd, 1928 97 years ago
Died
February 13th, 2014 11 years ago — 85 years old
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