Lewis Price
Welsh footballer with notable goalkeeping
A professional footballer excelled as a goalkeeper, starting career at Cardiff City. Played for clubs including Ipswich Town, Crystal Palace, and Newport County. Represented the Wales national team at various levels, contributing to international matches. Played in over 200 league games during club career and displayed exceptional skills that garnered attention in the football community.
Played for Cardiff City
Represented Wales national team
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Neelie Kroes
Dutch politician, European Commissioner
Born
July 19th, 1941 84 years ago
Born in 1941, a Dutch politician served as a European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society from 2014 to 2019. Previous roles included Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management in the Netherlands and a member of the Dutch Parliament. As a member of the European Commission, focused on enhancing the digital economy in Europe. Played a key role in implementing the 2015 Digital Single Market strategy aimed at ensuring high-speed internet access and digital services across member states.
Continue ReadingSeraphim of Sarov
Russian monk and canonized saint
Born
July 19th, 1759 266 years ago
Died
January 14th, 1833 192 years ago — 73 years old
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Italian footballer and goalkeeper
Born
July 19th, 1975 50 years ago
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Continue ReadingSue Thompson
American singer with pop hits
Born
July 19th, 1925 100 years ago
Died
2021 4 years ago — 96 years old
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Continue ReadingRichard Oriani
Metallurgist and engineer, developed alloys
Born
July 19th, 1920 105 years ago
Died
August 11th, 2015 10 years ago — 95 years old
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Continue ReadingRobert Mann
American violinist and chamber musician
Born
July 19th, 1920 105 years ago
Died
January 1st, 2018 7 years ago — 97 years old
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