Mecole Hardman
American football wide receiver, Super Bowl champion
Played college football at the University of Georgia. Selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. Contributed to the Chiefs' victory in Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers. Served as a reliable wide receiver and return specialist during tenure with the Chiefs. Recorded notable performances in multiple playoff games and regular seasons, showcasing speed and agility.
Winning Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs
Being selected in the 2019 NFL Draft
Earning a second-team All-SEC selection in college
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Jane Pierce
15th First Lady of the United States
Born
March 12th, 1806 219 years ago
Died
1863 163 years ago — 57 years old
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Japanese politician, Prime Minister
Born
March 12th, 1910 115 years ago
Died
June 12th, 1980 45 years ago — 70 years old
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New Zealand Prime Minister
Born
March 12th, 1869 156 years ago
Died
May 17th, 1947 78 years ago — 78 years old
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American singer-songwriter with viral hits
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March 12th, 2004 21 years ago
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Born
March 12th, 1986 39 years ago
Died
May 3rd, 2015 10 years ago — 29 years old
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English anthropologist and psychiatrist
Born
March 12th, 1864 161 years ago
Died
June 4th, 1922 103 years ago — 58 years old
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