Ieuan Evans
Welsh rugby player and former captain
A prominent rugby union player, played as a winger for the Welsh national team and club side Llanelli RFC. Made significant contributions during the 1980s and 1990s, accumulating 33 caps for Wales and scoring 18 tries. Captained the Welsh team during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and participated in multiple Five Nations Championships. Transitioned to sports commentary and analysis after retirement from playing.
Accumulated 33 caps for Wales
Scored 18 tries for the national team
Played for Llanelli RFC
Captained Wales in the 1995 Rugby World Cup
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Japanese Cardinal with ecclesiastical influence
Born
March 21st, 1946 80 years ago
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Chemical physicist, Nobel Prize winner
Born
March 21st, 1932 94 years ago
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American sprint coach and Olympic sprinter
Born
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2022 4 years ago — 77 years old
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English pianist and composer
Born
March 21st, 1936 90 years ago
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Journalist and women's suffrage activist
Born
March 21st, 1857 169 years ago
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English singer-songwriter and musician
Born
March 21st, 1943 83 years ago
Died
March 5th, 1995 31 years ago — 51 years old
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