Marc Bartra
Spanish footballer, Borussia Dortmund defender
Played as a central defender for numerous teams, including FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund. Joined FC Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, progressing through the ranks to the first team. Contributed to Barcelona's successes during the 2010s, securing multiple La Liga titles and a UEFA Champions League title. Transferred to Borussia Dortmund, where continued to compete at high levels in the Bundesliga and European tournaments. Represented the Spanish national team in international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship.
Won UEFA Champions League with FC Barcelona in 2015
Secured multiple La Liga championships with FC Barcelona
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Edward Teller
Physicist and 'father of the hydrogen bomb'
Born
January 15th, 1908 118 years ago
Died
September 9th, 2003 22 years ago — 95 years old
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Continue ReadingGiovanni Segantini
Italian painter, creator of 'The Seasons'
Born
January 15th, 1858 168 years ago
Died
September 28th, 1899 126 years ago — 41 years old
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Continue ReadingJohanna Müller-Hermann
Austrian composer and educator
Born
January 15th, 1878 148 years ago
Died
April 19th, 1941 84 years ago — 63 years old
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Continue ReadingGamal Abdel Nasser
Egyptian President, led 1952 Revolution
Born
January 15th, 1918 108 years ago
Died
September 28th, 1970 55 years ago — 52 years old
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Continue ReadingMargaret O'Brien
Actress known for 'Meet Me in St. Louis'
Born
January 15th, 1937 89 years ago
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Continue ReadingKo Chun-hsiung
Taiwanese actor, director, politician
Born
January 15th, 1945 81 years ago
Died
December 6th, 2015 10 years ago — 70 years old
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