Gary Kubiak
American football coach and player
Played quarterback at Texas A&M University. Served as a coach in the National Football League, primarily with the Denver Broncos. Led the Broncos to victory in Super Bowl 50 as head coach. Coached for multiple teams, including the Houston Texans, achieving notable success in various roles.
Led the Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl victory
Served as head coach for the Houston Texans
Played quarterback at Texas A&M University
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Italian painter and Royal Academician
Born
August 15th, 1702 323 years ago
Died
December 30th, 1788 236 years ago — 86 years old
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English commander and 11th Earl of Oxford
Born
August 15th, 1385 640 years ago
Died
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English actress in theater and film
Born
August 15th, 1912 113 years ago
Died
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Prince of Anhalt-Dessau
Born
August 15th, 1507 518 years ago
Died
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Duchess of Guise, French aristocrat
Born
August 15th, 1615 410 years ago
Died
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German militant leader, Red Army Faction founder
Born
August 15th, 1940 85 years ago
Died
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