Nathan Eovaldi
Baseball pitcher, World Series champion
Born in 1990, this American baseball pitcher played for several Major League Baseball teams, including the Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Boston Red Sox. Eovaldi began his professional career after being drafted in the 11th round of the 2008 MLB Draft. His standout moment came in 2018 when he contributed significantly to the Boston Red Sox's championship run, culminating in a victory in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Renowned for his fastball and resilience on the mound, Eovaldi achieved notable success in the postseason, showcasing remarkable performances.
Pitched for the Boston Red Sox in the 2018 World Series
Achieved a career-high strikeout rate in 2021
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Harald Riipalu
Russian-Estonian military commander
Born
February 13th, 1912 114 years ago
Died
April 4th, 1961 65 years ago — 49 years old
Born in 1912, a military commander served in the Russian army during World War II. Achieved the rank of colonel and commanded troops in various operations. Post-war, contributed to military education in Estonia, focusing on the development of officer training programs. Involved in military-political discussions and played a role in shaping the post-war military strategy in Estonia. Passed away in 1994.
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February 13th, 1995 31 years ago
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Born
February 13th, 1902 124 years ago
Died
1978 48 years ago — 76 years old
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Basketball player, NCAA standout
Born
February 13th, 1992 34 years ago
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Canadian politician and journalist
Born
February 13th, 1958 68 years ago
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Scottish General in the British Army
Born
February 13th, 1721 305 years ago
Died
1807 219 years ago — 86 years old
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