Howard W. Hunter
Religious leader, 14th President of the LDS Church
Led The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as its 14th President from 1994 until death in 1995. Focused on strengthening the global church community and emphasized the importance of personal revelation and service. Held various leadership roles within the church for decades, including serving as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 1959. Advocated for education and strong family values throughout ministry. His tenure was marked by efforts to modernize the church's practices and policies while remaining steadfast in core beliefs.
Served as the 14th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Emphasized personal revelation and service in church teachings
Promoted education and family values during leadership
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Professional wrestler and entertainer
Born
November 14th, 1929 96 years ago
Died
December 2nd, 1997 28 years ago — 68 years old
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Ice hockey player and coach
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November 14th, 1937 88 years ago
Died
November 23rd, 2014 11 years ago — 77 years old
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Born
November 14th, 1900 125 years ago
Died
December 2nd, 1990 35 years ago — 90 years old
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Impressionist painter and founder
Born
November 14th, 1840 185 years ago
Died
December 5th, 1926 99 years ago — 86 years old
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French anatomist and philosopher of life
Born
November 14th, 1771 254 years ago
Died
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German professional cyclist and champion
Born
November 14th, 1966 59 years ago
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Born
June 24th, 1909 116 years ago
Died
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Born
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1930 96 years ago
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