George L. Street III
American Medal of Honor recipient
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Died
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Served as a captain in the United States Army during World War II. Displayed exceptional bravery in combat during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. After leading troops through intense enemy fire, facilitated the successful withdrawal of wounded soldiers. Received the Medal of Honor for valor displayed in action.
Received the Medal of Honor for service during World War II
Played a pivotal role in the Battle of the Bulge
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Jordan Hill
American basketball player, NBA athlete
Born
July 27th, 1987 38 years ago
Born in 1987, this professional basketball player played as a center. The athlete entered the NBA after being selected 8th overall in the 2009 Draft by the New York Knicks. His career included stints with the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Phoenix Suns. He contributed to the Lakers' roster during the 2010-2011 season, showcasing versatility and athleticism on the court. His journey included numerous games and significant contributions to teams, establishing a reputation in professional basketball.
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Footballer with Napoli success
Born
July 27th, 1987 38 years ago
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American football player, safety
Born
July 27th, 1985 40 years ago
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Australian footballer, Western Bulldogs star
Born
July 27th, 1986 39 years ago
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Venezuelan baseball player, MLB reliever
Born
July 27th, 1988 37 years ago
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Dominican baseball relief pitcher
Born
July 27th, 1991 34 years ago
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English actress known for EastEnders
Born
July 20th, 1943 82 years ago
Died
February 26th, 2009 17 years ago — 65 years old
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King of Sweden, claimed throne in 1560
Born
December 13th, 1533 492 years ago
Died
February 26th, 1577 449 years ago — 43 years old
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Organist and educator, notable for recordings
Born
August 10th, 1926 99 years ago
Died
February 26th, 2013 13 years ago — 86 years old
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Author known for children's literature
Born
1927 99 years ago
Died
February 26th, 2014 12 years ago — 87 years old
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Born
November 15th, 1919 106 years ago
Died
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Born
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Died
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