Evan Peters
American Actor in Horror Series
An actor gained recognition through roles in various television series and films. Notable performances include a prominent role in the series 'American Horror Story', contributing to the show's success across multiple seasons. Peters also appeared in the 'X-Men' film series as Quicksilver, showcasing a range of skills in both horror and action genres.
'American Horror Story'
'X-Men: Days of Future Past'
'X-Men: Apocalypse'
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Nick Foles
American football quarterback, Super Bowl MVP
Born
January 20th, 1989 36 years ago
Played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Foles started his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he gained recognition for his performance during the 2013 season, finishing with 27 touchdown passes and a passer rating of 119.2. He returned to the Eagles in 2017 and led the team to victory in Super Bowl LII, earning the Super Bowl MVP award for his efforts, which included throwing for 373 yards and three touchdowns. Foles also had stints with other teams, including the St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, and Chicago Bears.
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Singer-songwriter and actor with 'Evergreen'
Born
January 20th, 1979 46 years ago
This individual gained recognition after winning the inaugural season of a popular music competition in the UK. Following the victory, released multiple albums that topped the charts, including the debut album which featured the hit single 'Evergreen.' Besides a successful music career, ventured into acting, appearing in the television series 'Weekend' and other productions. The artist has been involved in various charitable endeavors and is known for advocacy related to LGBTQ+ rights.
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Baseball player; 2008 Rookie of the Year
Born
January 20th, 1983 42 years ago
A professional baseball player, primarily played as a catcher. Competed in Major League Baseball with the Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, and other teams. Achieved significant success during the 2008 season, receiving the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Contributed to the Cubs' strong performance during that period, helping the team secure a division title. Known for both offensive and defensive skills behind the plate.
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American actress from 'Power Rangers' series
Born
January 20th, 1991 34 years ago
An American actress and model, this individual gained recognition for portraying the character Gia Moran in the television series 'Power Rangers Megaforce' and 'Power Rangers Super Megaforce.' Additionally, the actress took part in various other acting roles and modeling assignments throughout her career, contributing to the entertainment industry. Born on January 20, 1991, career began in the early 2010s, leading to appearances in both television and film. The actress has also engaged in modeling work, further diversifying her contributions to the field of entertainment.
Continue ReadingAndré-Marie Ampère
French physicist and mathematician
Born
January 20th, 1775 250 years ago
Died
June 10th, 1836 189 years ago — 61 years old
Contributed to the foundation of electrodynamics and made significant advancements in physics and mathematics. Ampère defined the relationship between electric current and magnetic fields, laying the groundwork for the field of electromagnetism. His work led to the formulation of Ampère's Law, which quantifies the magnetic force generated by electric currents. Additionally, he co-founded the field of electrodynamics, which focuses on the interactions between electrical charges and currents. The unit of electric current, the ampere, was named in his honor.
Continue ReadingKarl Anderson
Professional wrestler and tag team specialist
Born
January 20th, 1980 45 years ago
Professional wrestling career began in 2000. Participated in multiple wrestling promotions including WWE and NJPW. Gained prominence as part of the tag team known as The Good Brothers alongside Luke Gallows. Won the IWGP Tag Team Championship multiple times with Gallows, enhancing visibility in the tag team scene. Achieved success in WWE, where the team also captured the Raw Tag Team Championship, contributing to a substantial legacy in professional wrestling.
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