Doris Sams
Baseball player, All-American Girls League
A baseball player contributed significantly to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s and 1950s. Played as an outfielder and pitcher, showcasing versatility on the field. In 1946, earned the league's batting title, demonstrating exceptional skill in hitting. Represented the Fort Wayne Daisies and the Minneapolis Millerettes among other teams, achieving recognition for on-field performances. Inducted into the the Women’s Sports Foundation Hall of Fame, honoring contributions to women's sports.
Winning the batting title in 1946
Playing for the Fort Wayne Daisies
Inducted into the Women’s Sports Foundation Hall of Fame
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Italian Noble and Queen Consort
Born
February 2nd, 1494 531 years ago
Died
November 19th, 1557 468 years ago — 63 years old
Served as Queen consort of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth through marriage to Sigismund I the Old. Played a significant role in political affairs during her husband's reign. Actively engaged in the administration and governance of the kingdom, promoting agricultural and economic reform. Her influence extended to cultural and architectural developments in Poland, particularly noted for introducing Renaissance styles. After her death, her legacy continued to shape royal alliances in Europe.
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Dutch Prime Minister, diplomat, jurist
Born
February 2nd, 1931 94 years ago
Died
2024 1 years ago — 93 years old
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Swiss soprano and actress
Born
February 2nd, 1919 106 years ago
Died
2012 13 years ago — 93 years old
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Vietnamese politician, 5th Prime Minister
Born
February 2nd, 1917 108 years ago
Died
2018 7 years ago — 101 years old
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Ukrainian actress and singer
Born
February 2nd, 1937 88 years ago
Died
2019 6 years ago — 82 years old
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Burmese general and Prime Minister
Born
February 2nd, 1933 92 years ago
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Buddy Ryan
American football coach and innovator
Born
February 17th, 1931 94 years ago
Died
June 28th, 2016 9 years ago — 85 years old
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Austrian SS officer and concentration camp commandant
Born
March 26th, 1908 117 years ago
Died
June 28th, 1971 54 years ago — 63 years old
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German general during World War II
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1882 143 years ago
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