Evgeny Tishchenko
Boxer, 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist
Competed in the heavyweight division in boxing. Achieved significant recognition by winning a gold medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Added to his accolades, secured the AIBA World Boxing Championships in 2015. Made professional debut in 2018 and became a notable figure in the boxing community.
Won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Secured the AIBA World title in 2015
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American actor in film and television
Born
July 15th, 1925 100 years ago
Died
February 6th, 2009 17 years ago — 83 years old
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Born
July 15th, 1930 95 years ago
Died
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Born
July 15th, 1573 452 years ago
Died
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Born
July 15th, 1933 92 years ago
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Italian cardinal, contributed to the papacy
Born
July 15th, 1359 666 years ago
Died
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Born
July 15th, 1982 43 years ago
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