Johan Davidsson
Swedish ice hockey player and captain
Played ice hockey as a professional forward in the Swedish Hockey League and internationally. Spent a significant part of the career with HV71, contributing to multiple championship titles. Served as captain of the Swedish national team, competing in several World Championships and the Olympics.
Won the Swedish Championship with HV71 in 2004
Captained Sweden to a silver medal at the 2006 Olympics
Participated in multiple World Championships
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Immunologist and Nobel Prize laureate
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January 6th, 1944 82 years ago
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Swimmer and sportscaster, Olympic champion
Born
January 6th, 1939 87 years ago
Died
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January 6th, 1947 79 years ago
Died
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Football manager and player
Born
January 6th, 1943 83 years ago
Died
November 25th, 2023 2 years ago — 80 years old
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Italian singer-songwriter and actor
Born
January 6th, 1938 88 years ago
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French singer-songwriter and harpist
Born
January 6th, 1944 82 years ago
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