Diego Milito
Argentine footballer, UEFA Champions League winner
A prominent Argentine footballer, celebrated for a successful career as a striker. Played for clubs such as Racing Club, Genoa, and Inter Milan. Achieved significant acclaim during the 2009-2010 season with Inter, contributing to the team's treble by scoring in the UEFA Champions League final. Represented Argentina internationally, participating in prestigious tournaments including the FIFA World Cup.
Scored two goals in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final
Helped Inter Milan secure a historic treble in 2010
Played crucial role in Racing Club's success in 1999
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Samuel Cooper
American general during the Civil War
Born
June 12th, 1798 227 years ago
Died
December 3rd, 1876 149 years ago — 78 years old
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American computer programmer, co-creator of Firefox
Born
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American admiral and politician
Born
June 12th, 1877 148 years ago
Died
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American sprinter and football player
Born
June 12th, 1905 120 years ago
Died
July 8th, 1988 37 years ago — 83 years old
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French rally driver and champion
Born
June 12th, 1963 62 years ago
Died
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English author and animal rights advocate
Born
June 12th, 1929 96 years ago
Died
August 7th, 1995 30 years ago — 66 years old
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