Jacque Vaughn
Basketball coach and former player
A basketball player and coach, he played college basketball at the University of Kansas, where he was part of the 1993-1994 team that reached the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen. Following college, he played in the NBA for various teams, including the Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching. He served as an assistant coach for several NBA teams before becoming the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in 2020, leading them through notable seasons.
Played for the Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic
Served as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets
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Jonathan Tah
German footballer, Bayer Leverkusen defender
Born
February 11th, 1996 29 years ago
Born in 1996, a professional footballer from Germany. Primarily played as a central defender. Began youth career at Hamborn 07 and later moved to Fortuna Düsseldorf before joining Bayer Leverkusen's youth system in 2015. Made first-team debut in 2015 and became a consistent starter for the club. Has represented Germany at various youth levels, and made senior appearances for the national team, featuring in competitions such as the UEFA European Championship.
Continue ReadingRichard Hamming
Mathematician and computer scientist
Born
February 11th, 1915 110 years ago
Died
1998 28 years ago — 83 years old
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Born
February 11th, 1984 41 years ago
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Continue ReadingPope Gregory XIV
Roman Catholic Pope during the Counter-Reformation
Born
February 11th, 1535 490 years ago
Died
1591 435 years ago — 56 years old
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Born
February 11th, 1998 27 years ago
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Actor and singer from 'Boy Meets World'
Born
February 11th, 1980 45 years ago
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