Jan Lammers
Dutch race car driver and Le Mans winner
Competed in Formula One and sports car racing, achieving recognition as a talented driver. Drove for several teams including Shadow, March, and Ensign in Formula One races during the late 1970s. Later transitioned to endurance racing, securing a win at the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Jaguar team. Continued to race in various categories, contributing to the development of motorsport in the Netherlands.
Competed in Formula One from 1979 to 1982
Won the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans
Drove for Jaguar in sports car racing
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Rugby League Player with NRL Acclaim
Born
June 2nd, 1986 40 years ago
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Born
June 2nd, 1835 191 years ago
Died
August 20th, 1914 112 years ago — 79 years old
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American businesswoman and politician
Born
June 2nd, 1945 81 years ago
Involved in business and politics, a prominent figure in New Hampshire. Played a significant role in the state's financial and administrative affairs. Served as a United States Senate aide and later as a member of the New Hampshire Executive Council. Contributed to public service over several decades focusing on economic development and community initiatives.
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Canadian-English actress in sitcoms
Born
June 2nd, 1922 104 years ago
Died
2002 24 years ago — 80 years old
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NFL executive and Dallas Cowboys architect
Born
June 2nd, 1920 106 years ago
Died
2003 23 years ago — 83 years old
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Astronomer and physicist; science communicator
Born
June 2nd, 1949 77 years ago
Died
2020 6 years ago — 71 years old
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