Dennis Amiss
English cricketer and manager
A prominent cricketer and cricket manager. Played for Warwickshire and represented England in international cricket. Achieved notable success as an opening batsman, scoring over 5,000 runs in Test matches. Later took on managerial roles, contributing to the development of the sport.
Scored 5,000 runs in Test cricket
Played for Warwickshire County Cricket Club
Managed England's cricket team
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Professional Wrestler and Organizer
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April 7th, 1982 43 years ago
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Continue ReadingWayne Rogers
American actor in M*A*S*H
Born
April 7th, 1933 92 years ago
Died
December 31st, 2015 10 years ago — 82 years old
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Continue ReadingJulius Hirsch
German footballer and Olympian
Born
April 7th, 1892 133 years ago
Died
May 8th, 1945 80 years ago — 53 years old
A German footballer, played as a forward for FC Bayern Munich. Represented Germany in international competitions, including the 1912 Summer Olympics. His career was cut short due to the rise of the Nazi regime, which targeted him due to his Jewish heritage. He was ultimately killed in a concentration camp during the Holocaust.
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Danish linguist and academic authority
Born
April 7th, 1867 158 years ago
Died
October 25th, 1953 72 years ago — 86 years old
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Record Producer, Co-founder of Record Plant
Born
April 7th, 1939 86 years ago
Died
July 20th, 1977 48 years ago — 38 years old
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Continue ReadingBill Stoneman
Baseball pitcher and manager
Born
April 7th, 1944 81 years ago
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