Farhaan Behardien
South African cricketer, T20 specialist
A professional cricketer from South Africa, competed primarily in limited-overs formats. Played an integral role in the national team, especially in One Day Internationals and T20 matches. Made his international debut in 2013 and became known for his finishing abilities in the shorter formats. Represented franchises in domestic leagues, contributing significantly to team successes.
Represented South Africa in 59 ODIs and 38 T20Is
Part of the winning team in the 2014 T20 World Cup
Played for franchises like Titans and in T20 leagues
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Hermann Emil Fischer
Chemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1902
Born
October 9th, 1852 173 years ago
Died
1919 107 years ago — 67 years old
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Graphic designer and art director
Born
October 9th, 1955 70 years ago
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Continue ReadingCharles X of France
French monarch and last Bourbon king
Born
October 9th, 1757 268 years ago
Died
1836 190 years ago — 79 years old
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Continue ReadingFrancis Wayland Parker
Education reform theorist and leader
Born
October 9th, 1837 188 years ago
Died
1902 124 years ago — 65 years old
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Senegalese poet and first president
Born
October 9th, 1906 119 years ago
Died
December 20th, 2001 24 years ago — 95 years old
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American Secretary of Agriculture
Born
October 9th, 1915 110 years ago
Died
2010 16 years ago — 95 years old
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