Joe Hart
English footballer and goalkeeper
A professional footballer specializing as a goalkeeper, played primarily for Manchester City, where won two Premier League titles. Also represented the England national team in major tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. Known for strong performances at club and international levels, demonstrating resilience and leadership on the pitch. After leaving Manchester City, played for clubs such as Torino, West Ham United, and Burnley, maintaining a presence in both the Premier League and Serie A.
Won Premier League titles with Manchester City
Represented England in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Played in UEFA European Championship tournaments
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James Heckman
Economist, Nobel Prize laureate in Economics
Born
April 19th, 1944 82 years ago
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Russian ethnographer and politician
Born
April 19th, 1686 340 years ago
Died
July 15th, 1750 275 years ago — 64 years old
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Brazilian lawyer and politician, President
Born
April 19th, 1882 144 years ago
Died
August 24th, 1954 71 years ago — 72 years old
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American actor in silent films
Born
April 19th, 1899 127 years ago
Died
September 4th, 1985 40 years ago — 86 years old
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Russian author and screenwriter
Born
April 19th, 1902 124 years ago
Died
May 2nd, 1989 37 years ago — 87 years old
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American author and activist
Born
April 19th, 1894 132 years ago
Died
May 26th, 1966 60 years ago — 72 years old
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