Jamie Drysdale
Ice Hockey Player, Anaheim Ducks Defenseman
Born in 2002, this Canadian ice hockey player played as a defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks in the National Hockey League (NHL). After being drafted sixth overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, he quickly established himself as a key player within the team. Drysdale also represented Canada on the international stage, contributing to successes in the IIHF World Junior Championships.
Drafted sixth overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2020
Competed in the IIHF World Junior Championships for Canada
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Hywel Bennett
Welsh actor in television and film
Born
April 8th, 1944 81 years ago
Died
2017 9 years ago — 73 years old
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American businessman and politician
Born
April 8th, 1955 70 years ago
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King of Denmark and the Danish monarchy
Born
April 8th, 1818 207 years ago
Died
January 29th, 1906 120 years ago — 87 years old
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Sultan of Johor, Malaysian Monarch
Born
April 8th, 1932 93 years ago
Died
2010 16 years ago — 78 years old
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Duke of Parma and political figure
Born
April 8th, 1930 95 years ago
Died
2010 16 years ago — 80 years old
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South Korean singer and musician
Born
April 8th, 1997 28 years ago
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