Kai Havertz
Professional footballer, UEFA Champions League winner
A professional footballer from Germany, played as an attacking midfielder and forward. Prominently featured for Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Chelsea FC. Achieved significant success in club football, winning the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2021. Demonstrated versatility and technical skills on the pitch, contributing to club victories and national team performances.
Won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2021
Played for Bayer 04 Leverkusen
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Joseph Warren
American physician and general
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Died
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Continue ReadingEvert Horn
Swedish soldier and military leader
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June 11th, 1585 440 years ago
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Continue ReadingLodovico Zacconi
Italian composer and theorist
Born
June 11th, 1555 470 years ago
Died
1627 398 years ago — 72 years old
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Continue ReadingAlexander Bain
Scottish philosopher and academic
Born
June 11th, 1818 207 years ago
Died
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Continue ReadingCarl von Linde
Engineer known for refrigeration technology
Born
June 11th, 1842 183 years ago
Died
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Continue ReadingFrancesco Antonio Vallotti
Italian organist and composer
Born
June 11th, 1697 328 years ago
Died
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