Jeff Andretti
Race Car Driver, Indy 500 Competitor
A race car driver specialized in open-wheel racing with significant participation in the IndyCar Series. Competed in the Indianapolis 500, primarily for teams like Galles Racing. Achieved success in various racing formats, earning recognition within the motorsport community throughout the 1990s and beyond. Also raced in the IMSA SportsCar Championship and participated in several other racing events, showcasing versatility on different tracks.
Competed in the Indianapolis 500 in 1991
Participated in the CART series with multiple teams
Raced in IMSA SportsCar Championship
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Faisal of Saudi Arabia
King of Saudi Arabia, oil revenue expansion
Born
April 14th, 1906 119 years ago
Died
March 25th, 1975 50 years ago — 68 years old
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Canadian athlete in athletics
Born
April 14th, 1962 63 years ago
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Turkish author and academic known for literature
Born
April 14th, 1938 87 years ago
Died
2001 25 years ago — 63 years old
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Russian science fiction author
Born
April 14th, 1933 92 years ago
Died
2012 14 years ago — 79 years old
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Continue ReadingBjörn Rosengren
Swedish politician and Minister of Enterprise
Born
April 14th, 1942 83 years ago
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Continue ReadingPete Rose
Baseball player and manager with many hits
Born
April 14th, 1941 84 years ago
Died
September 30th, 2024 1 years ago — 83 years old
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