Julia Grabher
Austrian tennis player and competitor
Competed on the professional tennis circuit starting in 2012. Achieved success in both singles and doubles events. Won multiple titles on the ITF Circuit. Made significant contributions to the Austrian national tennis team in various international competitions.
Reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 93 in the WTA rankings
Secured multiple ITF singles and doubles titles
Represented Austria in the Billie Jean King Cup
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Archbishop of Canterbury and Reformer
Born
July 2nd, 1489 537 years ago
Died
March 21st, 1556 470 years ago — 66 years old
An English archbishop and theologian, played a significant role in the English Reformation. As the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1533 to 1556, contributed to the development of the Church of England. Authored the Book of Common Prayer, which became a foundational text for Anglican worship. Conducted the marriage of King Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn, a pivotal moment in English ecclesiastical history. Captured during the Marian persecution, faced execution for heresy in 1556 after refusing to retract his Protestant beliefs.
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American swimmer with Olympic gold medals
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July 2nd, 1995 31 years ago
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Ice Dancer; 2015 U.S. National Champion
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July 2nd, 1992 34 years ago
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Physicist who won Nobel Prize in Physics
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July 2nd, 1906 120 years ago
Died
March 6th, 2005 21 years ago — 98 years old
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King of Norway, Olympic sailor
Born
July 2nd, 1903 123 years ago
Died
January 17th, 1991 35 years ago — 87 years old
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Norwegian Alpine ski racer, slalom champion
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July 2nd, 1994 32 years ago
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