Israel Vázquez
Professional Boxer with multiple titles
Started boxing at a young age and gained attention in the flyweight division. Won the WBC Super Bantamweight title and had memorable bouts against Rafael Marquez, including their trilogy of fights. Significant career accomplishments include notable wins and a reputation for exciting fights. Retired after a successful career, leaving a legacy in the sport.
Won the WBC Super Bantamweight title
Competed in a trilogy against Rafael Marquez
Held multiple championships across different weight classes
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Journalist and author of India-Pakistan
Born
December 25th, 1921 104 years ago
Died
September 10th, 2000 26 years ago — 78 years old
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Pope and Papal diplomat; Concordat of 1776
Born
December 25th, 1717 308 years ago
Died
1799 227 years ago — 82 years old
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American anthropologist of Latin America
Born
December 25th, 1914 111 years ago
Died
December 16th, 1970 55 years ago — 55 years old
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Priest, psychologist, and author
Born
December 25th, 1875 150 years ago
Died
March 6th, 1941 85 years ago — 65 years old
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Radio and television host with humor
Born
December 25th, 1944 81 years ago
Died
April 4th, 1995 31 years ago — 50 years old
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American educator and politician
Born
December 25th, 1929 96 years ago
Died
January 26th, 2013 13 years ago — 83 years old
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Muhammad Shaybani
Khan of Bukhara, unifier of Central Asia
Born
1451 575 years ago
Died
December 2nd, 1510 515 years ago — 59 years old
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Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation
Born
1826 200 years ago
Died
December 2nd, 1885 140 years ago — 59 years old
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Pianist and educator, Carnegie Hall performer
Born
December 13th, 1874 151 years ago
Died
December 2nd, 1944 81 years ago — 69 years old
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Queen consort of the United Kingdom
Born
1792 234 years ago
Died
December 2nd, 1849 176 years ago — 57 years old
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National Security Advisor to President Clinton
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October 28th, 1945 80 years ago
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December 2nd, 2015 10 years ago — 70 years old
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Australian tennis player and champion
Born
October 3rd, 1933 92 years ago
Died
December 2nd, 2024 1 years ago — 91 years old
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