Jeremy Shockey
American football tight end and Super Bowl champion
Played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints. Achieved significant success, including two Pro Bowl selections. Won Super Bowl XLII with the New York Giants. Retired after contributing to the Saints, helping the team secure its first Super Bowl title in franchise history at Super Bowl XLIV.
Won Super Bowl XLII with New York Giants
Selected to two Pro Bowls
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Alexander Rodzyanko
Russian general during World War I
Born
August 18th, 1879 146 years ago
Died
May 6th, 1970 55 years ago — 90 years old
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English painter and illustrator of seascapes
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August 18th, 1855 170 years ago
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1942 84 years ago — 87 years old
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August 18th, 1902 123 years ago
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Canadian conductor and composer
Born
August 18th, 1893 132 years ago
Died
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Canadian colonel and politician
Born
August 18th, 1910 115 years ago
Died
1969 57 years ago — 59 years old
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French general and engineer
Born
August 18th, 1754 271 years ago
Died
October 3rd, 1833 192 years ago — 79 years old
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