Lou Bega
German singer with 'Mambo No. 5'
Born in 1975, this German singer gained fame in the late 1990s with the hit single 'Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of...)'. The song, which blends pop with mambo and jazz influences, reached the top of the charts in multiple countries. The artist's distinctive style incorporates a lively mix of genres, making it a staple of the era's pop music. Beyond the debut single, several other tracks and albums followed, contributing to a career characterized by catchy melodies and danceable rhythms.
Released the hit single 'Mambo No. 5'
Achieved international chart success
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Charles Christie
Businessman, co-founder of Christie Film Company
Born
April 13th, 1880 145 years ago
Died
October 1st, 1955 70 years ago — 75 years old
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American politician, 3rd President
Born
April 13th, 1743 282 years ago
Died
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French politician and Foreign Minister
Born
April 13th, 1920 105 years ago
Died
2012 14 years ago — 92 years old
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Nobel Prize-winning French author
Born
April 13th, 1940 85 years ago
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Hungarian philosopher and literary critic
Born
April 13th, 1885 140 years ago
Died
June 4th, 1971 54 years ago — 86 years old
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Born
April 13th, 1940 85 years ago
Died
2021 5 years ago — 81 years old
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