Lyle Taylor
Footballer and Charlton Athletic player
Born in 1990, this English footballer developed a career in the sport through several clubs, becoming notable for his time at AFC Wimbledon and Charlton Athletic. A forward known for his scoring ability, played a crucial role in AFC Wimbledon's promotion to League One during the 2015-2016 season. His performances garnered attention, leading to a move to Charlton Athletic, where impressive displays continued. He also had stints with clubs like Scunthorpe United and developed a reputation as a reliable striker.
Scored key goals for AFC Wimbledon in League Two
Helped Charlton Athletic to reach the Championship
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Wade Baldwin IV
Professional basketball player
Born
March 29th, 1996 29 years ago
Born in 1996, this American basketball player played college basketball at Vanderbilt University. After declaring for the NBA Draft, he was selected in the second round by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2016. Baldwin made a name for himself in the NBA, demonstrating strong skills as a guard. After his stint with the Grizzlies, he played for several teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers and the Toronto Raptors, and also had international experience, playing professionally in Europe.
Continue ReadingJohann Karl August Musäus
German author of folk tales
Born
March 29th, 1735 290 years ago
Died
October 28th, 1787 238 years ago — 52 years old
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Welsh nuclear researcher and scientist
Born
March 29th, 1917 108 years ago
Died
December 29th, 1988 36 years ago — 71 years old
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South Korean footballer, FC Seoul player
Born
March 29th, 2004 21 years ago
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Continue ReadingThorgan Hazard
Professional footballer, Borussia Dortmund
Born
March 29th, 1993 32 years ago
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Continue ReadingMegan Hilty
Broadway actress and singer
Born
March 29th, 1981 44 years ago
An accomplished actress and singer, this individual gained recognition for performances in Broadway productions. Notable roles include Broadway's 'Wicked' as Glinda and the NBC television series 'Smash'. This individual has also lent her voice to various animated projects, contributing to a robust career in musical theater and television.
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