Harry Treadaway
English Actor from 'Penny Dreadful'
An English actor gained recognition for roles in television series and films. Featured in the show 'Penny Dreadful' as Doctor Victor Frankenstein, showcasing versatility. Appeared in the series 'The Lone Ranger' and 'Fortitude'. Treadaway's work in film includes performances in 'The Last Days on Mars' and 'The Crying Game'. His career includes various projects across drama and horror genres.
Portrayed Doctor Victor Frankenstein in 'Penny Dreadful'
Starred in 'The Last Days on Mars'
Featured in 'Fortitude'
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Govind Ballabh Pant
Indian politician, 2nd Chief Minister of UP
Born
September 10th, 1887 139 years ago
Died
March 7th, 1961 65 years ago — 73 years old
A prominent lawyer and politician, served as the 2nd Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1955 to 1961. Played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement and was a close associate of Jawaharlal Nehru. Served as a member of the Constituent Assembly and contributed to the framing of the Indian Constitution. Worked to improve education and infrastructure in the state. Held various important positions, including Union Minister for Home Affairs.
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Indian cricketer with IPL success
Born
September 10th, 1989 37 years ago
An Indian cricketer, participated in domestic and international matches as a middle-order batsman. Made significant contributions to teams in the Indian Premier League, particularly with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Played for the Indian national cricket team in limited-overs formats, demonstrating consistent performances during critical matches. Notable for scoring the winning runs in the 2008 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup final.
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Professional Basketball Player
Born
September 10th, 1992 34 years ago
Played collegiate basketball at Providence College, where averaged 15.7 points per game. Entered the NBA draft in 2013 and was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers. Spent time with the Dallas Mavericks and later played for various teams in the NBA Development League. Also played professionally overseas in countries like Italy. Known for his scoring ability and shooting skills.
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Baseball player, 1961 home run champion
Born
September 10th, 1934 92 years ago
Died
December 14th, 1985 40 years ago — 51 years old
A Major League Baseball player, achieved significant acclaim during a career primarily with the New York Yankees. In 1961, set a then single-season home run record by hitting 61 home runs, surpassing the previous record held by Babe Ruth. Maris won the American League MVP award in the same year. Also played for the Kansas City Royals late in his career. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, contributing to the development of young players in the sport.
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Patriarch of Alexandria (d. 940)
Born
September 10th, 877 1149 years ago
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English organist and composer of opera
Born
September 10th, 1659 367 years ago
Died
November 21st, 1695 330 years ago — 36 years old
An English composer and organist, contributed significantly to the Baroque music era. Served as the organist of Westminster Abbey and composed various sacred music, operas, and instrumental works. Purcell is notable for his opera 'Dido and Aeneas', recognized as one of the earliest English operas. His works exhibit a deep emotional thrust and innovative use of harmony, influencing subsequent generations of composers.
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