Jeremy McGovern
Australian rules football player, West Coast Eagles
Played Australian rules football for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). Debuted in 2014 and became a key defender for the team. Achieved All-Australian selections, showcasing significant skills in intercept marking and defensive play. Contributed to the team's premiership victory in 2018.
Won the 2018 AFL Premiership with West Coast Eagles
Selected as an All-Australian player multiple times
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Stanley Bruce
Australian Prime Minister and politician
Born
April 15th, 1883 142 years ago
Died
August 25th, 1967 58 years ago — 84 years old
Served as the 8th Prime Minister of Australia from 1923 to 1929. Focused on economic development and infrastructural improvements during tenure. Advocated for closer ties between Australia and Great Britain. Contributed to the establishment of the National Health and Medical Research Council and played a role in various social reforms. Served in the Australian Senate after his prime ministerial term, representing the United Australia Party.
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Physicist and chemist, Nobel laureate
Born
April 15th, 1896 129 years ago
Died
September 25th, 1986 39 years ago — 90 years old
A prominent physicist and chemist, contributed significantly to the field of chemical kinetics. Served as a professor and director at the Institute of Chemical Physics in Moscow. Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1956 for work on the mechanisms of chemical transformations. Authored several influential scientific publications and played a key role in establishing chemical physics as a distinct field of study.
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Canadian businessman and politician
Born
April 15th, 1841 184 years ago
Died
August 18th, 1919 106 years ago — 78 years old
Founded Seagram Company Ltd, a major producer of alcoholic beverages. Served as a politician in Canada during the late 19th century. Expanded the company into one of the largest distillers worldwide. Involved in various civic activities and held significant influence in local business.
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Boxer and three-time world champion
Born
April 15th, 1972 53 years ago
Died
July 11th, 2009 16 years ago — 37 years old
Born in Italy and later moving to Canada, a professional boxer competed primarily in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions. Gatti held the WBC, IBF, and WBA titles during the career, which spanned from 1991 to 2007. Famed for his exceptional fighting skills, grit, and tenacity inside the ring, each bout further solidified his reputation as an exciting competitor in the sport. Gatti's notable fights included memorable bouts against Micky Ward, creating a legendary trilogy that showcased their intense rivalry and Gatti's remarkable perseverance. After retiring, he also contributed to boxing through coaching and mentoring future fighters.
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Inventor of the cat's eye
Born
April 15th, 1890 135 years ago
Died
1976 50 years ago — 86 years old
An English businessman developed a reflective road safety device that improved visibility for drivers at night. The device, called the cat's eye, consisted of a pair of reflective lenses mounted in a rubber housing. This invention increased road safety and gained widespread adoption in the UK and beyond. Originally patented in the 1930s, the cat's eye significantly reduced accidents by enhancing lane visibility during low-light conditions. Shaw's company continued to produce cat's eyes for decades.
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South African beauty queen and actress
Born
April 15th, 1940 85 years ago
Born in 1940, a South African actress and model achieved fame as Miss World 1958. The title marked a significant moment in beauty pageant history. Contributed to the entertainment industry with appearances in various film and television projects. Coelen's success in the pageant circuit and modeling opened doors for her in acting. The Miss World title brought recognition and enhanced her career.
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