Ken Boyer
Baseball player and manager, World Series champ
A baseball player and manager, achieved significant success in Major League Baseball. Played primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals, where a standout career spanned from 1955 to 1965. Excelled as a third baseman and earned the National League Most Valuable Player award in 1964. Contributed to the Cardinals' victory in the 1964 World Series. Later transitioned to manage teams including the New York Mets and the Cardinals, further influencing the game behind the scenes.
Won the National League MVP award in 1964
Played key role in the 1964 World Series championship
Selected as an All-Star multiple times
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Russian soldier and pilot, WWII hero
Born
May 20th, 1916 109 years ago
Died
May 19th, 2001 24 years ago — 84 years old
Served as a pilot in the Soviet Air Force during World War II. After being shot down, endured severe injuries and amputations, yet returned to active duty despite significant physical challenges. Participated in numerous combat missions and contributed to the Soviet effort in the war. His life story inspired literature and film, including the famous novella "The Story of a Real Man".
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Baseball player and sportscaster
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May 20th, 1946 79 years ago
Died
July 12th, 2008 17 years ago — 62 years old
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Footballer and Turkish national team player
Born
May 20th, 1991 34 years ago
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Rugby player and historian, authored books
Born
May 20th, 1916 109 years ago
Died
July 17th, 2015 10 years ago — 99 years old
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Race car driver, W Series champion
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May 20th, 1998 27 years ago
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Basketball player for New Orleans Hornets
Born
May 20th, 1987 38 years ago
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Edward Grey
British politician and ornithologist
Born
April 25th, 1862 163 years ago
Died
September 7th, 1933 92 years ago — 71 years old
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American physicist and chemist, Nobel laureate
Born
September 18th, 1907 118 years ago
Died
September 7th, 1991 34 years ago — 83 years old
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Congolese politician and president
Born
October 14th, 1930 95 years ago
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September 7th, 1997 28 years ago — 66 years old
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Botanist and physicist in France
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June 27th, 1717 308 years ago
Died
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Canadian politician, 12th Premier of Quebec
Born
September 12th, 1855 170 years ago
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September 7th, 1920 105 years ago — 64 years old
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Romanian philologist and playwright
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1838 188 years ago
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