Napheesa Collier
Professional basketball player, WNBA Champion
A basketball player competed in the WNBA for the Minnesota Lynx. Achieved success at the University of Connecticut, winning a national championship. Selected as the 6th overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft. In 2021, contributed to the Minnesota Lynx's success in winning a WNBA championship. Also represented the United States in international competitions, securing a gold medal at the 2019 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
WNBA Champion with Minnesota Lynx
Gold medalist at 2019 FIBA World Cup
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German Princess and Royal Figure
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September 23rd, 1853 172 years ago
Died
1923 102 years ago — 70 years old
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American singer-songwriter and pianist
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September 23rd, 1907 118 years ago
Died
1958 67 years ago — 51 years old
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Born
September 23rd, 1931 94 years ago
Died
August 28th, 2007 18 years ago — 75 years old
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King of Spain, patron of the arts
Born
September 23rd, 1713 312 years ago
Died
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American lawyer and politician
Born
September 23rd, 1911 114 years ago
Died
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Egyptian journalist and author
Born
September 23rd, 1923 102 years ago
Died
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