Édouard Daladier
French Prime Minister during WWII
Served as Prime Minister of France on multiple occasions during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Actively participated in the negotiations of the Munich Agreement in 1938, which attempted to pacify Nazi Germany by ceding the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia. His government faced significant challenges during the outbreak of World War II, especially concerning military preparedness and alliances. In 1940, Daladier was arrested by the Vichy regime after France's defeat against Germany and subsequently went into exile, returning to public life after the war.
Prime Minister during the Munich Agreement
Oversaw France's early WWII response
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Footballer with a record at Borussia Dortmund
Born
June 18th, 1989 37 years ago
Born in France and representing Gabon internationally, played as a striker, primarily for Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal. Gained recognition for exceptional speed and goal-scoring ability. Achieved significant success in the Bundesliga, winning the DFB-Pokal in 2017 and becoming the league's top scorer in the 2016-2017 season. Transferred to Arsenal and secured the FA Cup in 2020. Contributed to Gabon's national team in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and served as team captain.
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Mexican footballer, prominent during 2010s
Born
June 18th, 1987 39 years ago
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South Korean singer and actress, member of LE SSERAFIM
Born
June 18th, 1999 27 years ago
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Croatian footballer, FC Barcelona player
Born
June 18th, 1996 30 years ago
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American football cornerback
Born
June 18th, 1989 37 years ago
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Israeli musician and producer, 'Never Go Back'
Born
June 18th, 1993 33 years ago
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Sohei Miyashita
Japanese politician, Minister of Defense
Born
November 10th, 1927 98 years ago
Died
October 10th, 2013 12 years ago — 85 years old
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Politician and 2nd President of Uganda
Born
December 28th, 1925 100 years ago
Died
October 10th, 2005 20 years ago — 79 years old
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American philanthropist and activist
Born
April 11th, 1928 98 years ago
Died
October 10th, 2024 1 years ago — 96 years old
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Conceptual photographer and artist
Born
September 2nd, 1934 91 years ago
Died
October 10th, 2015 10 years ago — 81 years old
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Born
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Born
November 22nd, 1939 86 years ago
Died
October 10th, 2022 3 years ago — 82 years old
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