Fernanda Contreras Gómez
Mexican tennis player, NCAA champion
Competed professionally in tennis, with notable achievements in collegiate tennis. Won the NCAA singles championship in 2021 while representing the University of Texas at Austin. Transitioned to the professional circuit, gaining rankings within the Women's Tennis Association. Participated in various international tournaments, contributing to the visibility of Mexican tennis on the world stage.
Won the NCAA singles championship in 2021
Competed in professional tennis tournaments
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Art Barr
Professional wrestler and character performer
Born
October 8th, 1966 59 years ago
Died
November 23rd, 1994 31 years ago — 28 years old
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American politician, 50th Mayor of Seattle
Born
October 8th, 1937 88 years ago
Died
July 27th, 2014 11 years ago — 76 years old
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Biochemist, Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology
Born
October 8th, 1927 98 years ago
Died
March 24th, 2002 23 years ago — 74 years old
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Engineer and NASA astronaut
Born
October 8th, 1956 69 years ago
Died
February 6th, 2012 14 years ago — 55 years old
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Argentinian politician and president
Born
October 8th, 1895 130 years ago
Died
July 1st, 1974 51 years ago — 78 years old
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Singer-songwriter and bassist, Kool & The Gang
Born
October 8th, 1950 75 years ago
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