Matt Maguire
Australian footballer with club service
Played professional Australian rules football, primarily with the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League (AFL). Represented Queensland in interstate matches. Contributed significantly to his teams with defensive skills and leadership on the field. Transitioned to coaching roles after retirement.
Played for Brisbane Lions from 2002 to 2011
Competed with Gold Coast Suns from 2011 to 2014
Represented Queensland in state competitions
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Carole Stone
Journalist and author with notable books
Born
May 30th, 1942 83 years ago
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Nobel Prize-winning physicist
Born
May 30th, 1908 117 years ago
Died
April 2nd, 1995 30 years ago — 86 years old
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American theorist and author
Born
May 30th, 1886 139 years ago
Died
1918 108 years ago — 32 years old
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Estonian Poet and Linguist
Born
May 30th, 1885 140 years ago
Died
January 16th, 1942 84 years ago — 56 years old
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Polish footballer and center-back
Born
May 30th, 1985 40 years ago
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French film director, 'Cléo from 5 to 7'
Born
May 30th, 1928 97 years ago
Died
March 29th, 2019 6 years ago — 90 years old
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