Fraser Forster
English footballer, Southampton goalkeeper
Played as a goalkeeper in professional football. Developed through the youth system at Newcastle United and made his senior debut for the club in 2009. Had loan spells at several clubs before securing a permanent move to Celtic in 2012, where he won three Scottish Premiership titles and set a record for the most consecutive clean sheets in Scottish football. Returned to the Premier League with Southampton in 2014 and made significant contributions to the team, including a notable performance in the 2015-2016 season where he helped Southampton achieve a sixth-place finish. Represented England at various youth levels and made his senior debut in 2013.
Won three Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic
Set a Scottish record with 13 consecutive clean sheets
Made his senior debut for England in 2013
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Galina Samsova
Russian ballerina with The Royal Ballet
Born
March 17th, 1937 89 years ago
Died
2021 5 years ago — 84 years old
A prominent Russian ballerina, celebrated for contributions to classical ballet. Trained extensively in the Vaganova method, gained recognition at the Kirov Ballet. Later joined The Royal Ballet in London, where performances in major productions showcased artistic excellence. Developed a reputation for technical skill and stage presence, captivating audiences worldwide.
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Baseball manager for Toronto Blue Jays
Born
March 17th, 1944 82 years ago
An accomplished baseball manager, led the Toronto Blue Jays to back-to-back World Series championships in 1992 and 1993. Previously played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball for teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves. Transitioned to coaching and management, becoming the first African American manager to win a World Series. Known for fostering a winning culture and developing talent within the team.
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Guyanese cricketer and coach
Born
March 17th, 1963 63 years ago
Born in 1963, a former cricketer contributed to the West Indies national team as an all-rounder. Played in 25 Test matches and 10 One Day Internationals between 1983 and 1996. Transitioned to coaching after his playing career, taking up various roles including head coach for several teams. His coaching tenure included leadership of the West Indies women's team and involvement with various domestic cricket programs.
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Professional golfer with notable wins
Born
March 17th, 1981 45 years ago
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Scottish King and patron of culture
Born
March 17th, 1473 553 years ago
Died
1513 513 years ago — 40 years old
Ascended to the Scottish throne in 1488, ruling until 1513. Played a significant role in the cultural development of Scotland, fostering the arts and education. Established alliances with France through marriage to Margaret Tudor, which influenced subsequent English and Scottish relations. Led Scottish forces against England in the Battle of Flodden in 1513, where he died. His reign was characterized by efforts to modernize the kingdom and promote trade and agriculture.
Continue ReadingLloyd Rees
Australian painter, significant landscapes
Born
March 17th, 1895 131 years ago
Died
1988 38 years ago — 93 years old
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