Jake Arrieta
Baseball pitcher and 2015 Cy Young Award winner
A professional baseball pitcher, excelled in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily with the Chicago Cubs. Debuted in 2010 and became a key player in the Cubs' rotation. Achieved a career highlight by winning the Cy Young Award in 2015, demonstrating exceptional pitching skills. Contributed to the Cubs' historic World Series championship in 2016, marking the team's first title in 108 years. Known for a dominant fastball and effective breaking pitches, continued to pitch for teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies during subsequent seasons.
Won the 2015 Cy Young Award
Pitched for the Chicago Cubs
Contributed to the Cubs' 2016 World Series win
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Darrick Martin
Basketball player and coach, EuroLeague
Born
March 6th, 1971 55 years ago
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Nigerian lawyer and politician
Born
March 6th, 1909 117 years ago
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Born
March 6th, 1979 47 years ago
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Uruguayan journalist and activist
Born
March 6th, 1884 142 years ago
Died
March 22nd, 1942 84 years ago — 58 years old
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Born
March 6th, 1986 40 years ago
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Spiritual leader, 52nd Da'i al-Mutlaq
Born
March 6th, 1912 114 years ago
Died
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