Fabian Wegmann

Cyclist with multiple national championships

Fabian Wegmann - Cyclist with multiple national championships
Born

June 20th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

Links & References

Competed professionally in road cycling, achieving significant success in national and international races. Participated in the Tour de France multiple times, representing various teams. Acquired national titles in road race and time trial disciplines during the career.

Won German National Road Race Championships

Secured victories in the German National Time Trial Championships

Participated in several editions of the Tour de France

Other People Born on June 20th

Brede Hangeland

Norwegian footballer and defender
Born
June 20th, 1981 43 years ago

Played professional football primarily as a central defender. Started career at Stabæk before transferring to FK Lyn in 2001. Moved to England and played for Fulham from 2008 to 2014. Contributed to Fulham's successful 2010 UEFA Europa League run, reaching the final. Became an integral part of the Norwegian national team, earning over 90 caps from 2005 to 2013.

Continue Reading

Sam Rabin

Wrestler, sculptor, and singer
Born
June 20th, 1903 121 years ago
Died
December 20th, 1991 33 years ago — 88 years old

Engaged in wrestling, competed in various promotions during the early 20th century, and was also active in the arts as a sculptor. Rabin's career in wrestling spanned over several decades, showcasing skills in the ring. Additionally, ventured into music, contributing to the entertainment landscape of the time. The intersection of wrestling, sculpture, and music defines Rabin's multifaceted career.

Continue Reading

John A. Costello

Irish lawyer and politician, 3rd Taoiseach
Born
June 20th, 1891 133 years ago
Died
1976 49 years ago — 85 years old

Served as the 3rd Taoiseach of Ireland from 1948 to 1951 and again from 1954 to 1957. Advocated for the policy of neutrality during World War II. Contributed to the development of the constitution of Ireland and played a role in promoting Irish sovereignty.

Continue Reading

Peter Gay

Historian and author of significant works
Born
June 20th, 1923 101 years ago
Died
May 12th, 2015 9 years ago — 91 years old

A German-American historian and author, contributed extensively to the field of history with a focus on modern European history. Received a Ph.D. from Columbia University and taught at various prestigious institutions. Published influential works, exploring themes of Enlightenment and the interplay between politics and culture. The work 'The Bourgeois Experience: Victoria to Freud' was pivotal in discussing the evolution of bourgeois society. Also authored biographical works on notable figures such as Sigmund Freud and Karl Marx.

Continue Reading

Jean-Jacques Bertrand

Canadian lawyer and politician, 21st Premier
Born
June 20th, 1916 108 years ago
Died
February 22nd, 1973 52 years ago — 56 years old

Served as the 21st Premier of Quebec from 1968 to 1970. Played a key role in the Quebec Liberal Party and focused on the province's economic development and education reforms during tenure. The time as Premier was marked by efforts to maintain English-French relations in a predominantly French-speaking province. His political career also included serving as a Member of the National Assembly for various constituencies.

Continue Reading

Byron Farwell

Historian and author of major works
Born
June 20th, 1921 103 years ago
Died
August 3rd, 1999 25 years ago — 78 years old

A historian and author contributed extensively to the field of military history and the study of American West. Wrote several books that explored themes of war, peace, and history. Notable works include 'Mr. Lincoln's Attitude Toward Southern Secession' and 'The Great Anglo-Boer War'. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, which informed much of his writing. Worked as an editor and wrote for various publications, further influencing historical discourse.

Continue Reading